Overview about thyroid

Hormones are the chemical messengers that are secreted from various endocrine glands, which act on specific target tissues to regulate specific physiological system.

Endocrine Glands are the tissues which secrete hormones. They secrete hormones directly into the blood stream. The endocrine glands in the body are:

Pineal Gland

Pituitary Gland

Adrenal

Hypothalamus

Thyroid

Parathyroid (PTH)

Pancreas (It is endocrine as well as exocrine in nature)

Ovaries (Females)

Testes (Males)

The Thyroid Gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the human body. Anatomically, it is found in the anterior side of the neck, below the Adam’s apple (i.e. Laryngeal Prominence) 

The Endocrine Thyroid Gland secretes 3 Hormones:

T3 i.e. Triiodothyronine

T4 i.e. Thyroxine

Calcitonin 

A Thyroid Specialist is a medical professional who deals with the Physiology & the pathology related to the Thyroid Gland.

The Functional Disorders of the Thyroid Gland are described on the basis of Over or Under Secretion of the above discussed hormones.

They are:

Hyper-Thyroidism

It is a clinical and a biochemical state caused by excess production of thyroid hormones. It is also called as Thyrotoxicosis.

Symptoms are:

Nervousness

Palpitation

Fatigue

Weight Loss

Heat Intolerance

Fine Tremors

Hypo-Thyroidism

It is a clinical state characterized by inadequate production of thyroid hormones. It is called Cretinism (Children) and Myoxedema (Adults)

Symptoms:

Constipation

Dry Scaly Skin

Bradycardia

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Clear your facts about hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

What is the similarity between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?

• Well both of these are disorders which are causes due to improper functioning of thyroid gland.

What is the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?

• Hypothyroidism is caused when hormones from the thyroid gland are under secreted.
• Hyperthyroidism is caused when hormones from the thyroid gland are over secreted.

Both these disorders are equally dangerous with their own disadvantages. One major symptom which can help you identify thyroid disorder is weight. If there is a sudden weight loss, then there are chances that you might be suffering from hyperthyroidism and if there is a sudden weight gain then there are chances that you might be suffering from hypothyroidism.

If you are facing this issue, then it is time for you to get yourself tested for thyroid and visit a Thyroid Specialist in Noida immediately. Earlier, the better! Doctor will identify the problem and start off with the treatment right away so that the condition won’t be worsened. Talking about the ratio of hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism then it is 2:1. More people are suffering from hypothyroidism disorders than the other one. Maintaining proper diet can help you a lot in these cases!