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Thyroid problems often go unrecognized

Have you been suffering from an undetected thyroid disorder for years without realising it? It is estimated that 30 million people in Germany have thyroid dysfunction. Often, this is accompanied by serious symptoms. Women are affected more often than men. The reason for this is that the thyroid gland is often overlooked in diagnostics, even by doctors. Even specialists often overlook the condition.

Who is affected?

Although their thyroid levels are normal, patients often complain of symptoms such as exhaustion, tiredness, restlessness, lack of resilience, nervousness, outbursts of anger, irritability, changes in blood pressure, palpitations, sleep disorders, weight loss or gain, cold skin and constant chills, digestive problems, dry skin, food cravings, hair loss, difficulty concentrating, menstrual irregularities, sexual dysfunction, water retention, and depressive moods. Anyone experiencing these symptoms may have a thyroid disorder.

What is behind it?

The causes are varied and complex, ranging from Hashimoto’s to viruses, micronutrient deficiencies, adrenal insufficiency, parasites, tooth infections and the Epstein-Barr virus. One frequently undetected thyroid disease is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This autoimmune disease involves the production of antibodies against the thyroid gland. It mainly affects women. Often, this disease remains undiagnosed for years, meaning that any symptoms that occur are never treated properly. This is because, without knowing the cause, no cure can be found!

When the thyroid goes crazy

The symptoms of thyroid disorders are often non-specific and can vary greatly from person to person. This is because the thyroid gland controls the metabolism of each of our body’s cells. It therefore exerts a significant influence on our health and well-being. It does this by means of certain thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is responsible for growth, reproduction, metabolism, and defence.

TSH – T3 – T4

Thyroid hormones support the utilisation of nutrients in cells, as well as regulating energy and water balance, body temperature, skeletal growth, and the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands in the skin, as well as intestinal motor function. They also affect the heart, blood pressure and blood vessels. They also affect sugar, fat and connective tissue metabolism. They also affect bone metabolism, preventing bone resorption. If there are not enough thyroid hormones in the blood, the pituitary gland releases TSH. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce more T4, which is then metabolised to T3 in the liver. This is where problems can arise. This is because, when examining thyroid values, the focus is usually on the TSH and T4 values. The T3 value is often ignored or misinterpreted. However, a lack of T3 can also cause symptoms of hypothyroidism. Some people have a normal T4 level but do not convert enough of it into T3.

Consequently, many people suffer from hypothyroidism without anyone noticing.

 

 

 

Autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune thyroid disease, occurs when the body produces antibodies against thyroid proteins for unknown reasons. Therefore, Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease. It leads to chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. Over time, the constant inflammation can destroy thyroid tissue, resulting in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism, resulting in a lack of thyroid hormones. It usually affects people between the ages of 30 and 50. Women are affected much more frequently than men. In women, the onset of the disease often coincides with menopause. This is why the thyroid gland should always be checked when menopausal symptoms begin, as these symptoms are often misinterpreted.

Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

In adulthood, an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) usually develops gradually, with little or no symptoms at first. Symptoms usually only become noticeable when the hypothyroidism becomes more severe. The symptoms do not necessarily all occur and can also vary in severity.

Typical symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) are

  • Extreme tiredness, excessively rapid exhaustion
  • Depressive mood
  • Concentration disorders
  • Lack of drive
  • Headache
  • Disinterest
  • Sensitivity to cold
  • Loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Increased susceptibility to infections
  • Cool, dry skin
  • Swollen face, tongue and eye areas

Precise diagnostics. Effective therapies.

In the case of suspected thyroid disorders – in addition to the classic thyroid values – the gut, sex hormones and micronutrients, e.g. selenium, Q10 and omega-3 fatty acids, are often also taken into account. For example, the increasingly common Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease of the thyroid gland) as a cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) often occurs together with leaky gut syndrome. The cause of this autoimmune phenomenon is therefore certainly also to be found in a disorder of the intestinal wall. What the thyroid gland does not need is a diseased intestine. After all, the micronutrient ingredients from our food that are essential for hormone synthesis must enter the blood and cells via the intestinal mucosa.

Thyroid and cholesterol levels

Incidentally, hypothyroidism is often the cause of high cholesterol levels. This becomes particularly critical when patients are prescribed so-called statins to lower their cholesterol levels. This is because statins additionally block the thyroid gland and thus exacerbate the hypothyroidism. The vicious circle is perfect. So think about your thyroid gland if your cholesterol levels are quite high.