Signs of An Underactive Thyroid

The butterfly shape in your neck is called the thyroidEnlarge Thyroid
gland and this body part performs the job of producingWhen the thyroid is producing too much or too little of
hormones and it can run into trouble by producing tooit product, it can cause this area in the neck to become
much or too little hormones.enlarged. This is the most telling sign that something is
When it is producing too little of it, it is calledwrong with this body part. However, it must be
hypothyroidism and too much of it is also calledexamined or tested by someone who qualifies in this
hyperthyroidism and a person who is suffering fromline of work.
this can be prescribed medication that will be helpful inIn some cases, surgery will be undergone to deal with
bringing it to the correct production level.it, but sometimes, iodine is used to reduce it. In either
Although some of these signs that are following, maycase though, do your research, get a second opinion if
be an indication that there is another problem, apartyou are not comfortable with the first, and take it from
from this one, these signs are usually present whenthere.
the thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones.Swelling Of Arms, Legs, Feet Etc.
Both men and women can have this problem,This illness could cause swelling in other parts of the
however, more women seem to be faced with it thanbody such as under the eyes, arms, legs and, or feet.
men and when it occurs in a woman, since theThere may not be any pain with the swelling.
hormones are affected, it can cause "feminine" healthHoarseness
problems for her.Your voice may become a bit hoarse during this time
Inability To Tolerate Coldalthough it may not affect the passage of food to the
Some people are not too happy when wintertime rolesrest of your body.
around and this is because of the cold, nevertheless,Slow Heartbeat
they can handle it, it is not a big problem for them.Your heartbeat may slowdown and if you are aware
However, when you are suffering from this sickness,of it, it should not be ignore. Whenever the heart is not
your body does not react too kindly to it. You feelfunctioning at it normal pace, something is wrong and
tremendously cold, even to the point of trembling,you should seek out, some qualified medical help.
although it is not very cold.