Thyroid hormone is a hormone that regulates cellular growth, development, metabolism, and homeostasis. It is also a hormone that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels; increases bone density; reduces cholesterol, cholesterol absorption, and blood sugar; and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Thyroid hormone is responsible for the rest of the body’s normal function.
There are roughly seven million Americans suffering from hypothyroidism, an endocrine disorder that’s characterized by sluggishness in the thyroid, which affects the thyroid gland itself and the thyroid’s hormone production. As a result, hypothyroidism can cause a number of symptoms, including weight gain, fatigue, depression, depression, irritability, mood swings, memory loss, dry mouth, and problems with digestion.
Most people with hypothyroidism are unaware they have it until it seriously impacts their everyday life. The two main types of hypothyroidism are Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Graves’ disease is common, affecting about two thirds of American adults. It can be associated with hyperthyroidism, which can cause symptoms including muscle twitching, rashes, and difficulty with breathing.
Hashimotos thyroiditis is a different disease. In Hashimotos, the thyroid gland may become inflamed and enlarged, the symptoms include muscle twitching, rashes, and swelling of the throat and jaw.
Some doctors believe that hypothyroidism can also cause an increase in blood pressure. In fact, some studies have shown that just a couple of days of thyroid hormone deficiency can cause an increase in blood pressure. However, the exact cause of hypothyroidism is unknown.
One of the most common reasons for a person to present to the emergency room (ER) is a heart attack. If you have hypothyroidism, it is important to know the symptoms and how to recognize the warning signs. If you have Hashimotos, you should know that the symptoms resemble those of a stroke. The main symptoms are low blood pressure and dizziness. You may also have a stroke, which may cause some mild symptoms like slurred speech and weakness.
In the case of hypothyroidism, the symptoms are very similar to other heart conditions, including a stroke. However, the symptoms of hypothyroidism are not as often associated with stroke. What’s more, the symptoms are more likely to be misdiagnosed as a stroke. If your doctor has not already done this, he or she should consider having a blood pressure check and other tests conducted to rule out other more serious problems.
In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. This means the thyroid gland is no longer able to regulate the amount and type of hormones it produces, causing low blood levels of the thyroid hormones. This can cause a number of symptoms similar to other conditions, including fatigue, low energy, and loss of muscle mass.
For example, hypothyroidism might cause fatigue due to the inability of the thyroid to produce enough thyroid hormone. The same thing can cause low energy, as the thyroid isn’t producing enough thyroid hormone and the body has a hard time getting rid of excess energy in the form of thyroid hormone. In both cases, the body is losing energy and the result is fatigue, low energy, and low muscle mass.
Hypothyroidism is more common in women than in men, but it can also affect men too.