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thesalvationofdoriangray · 3 years ago

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Human Anatomy HW, Discussion #3

My Story about Toxic Alopecia

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This is hair loss due to physical/psychological stress. Sudden weight loss(I've seen it in Anorexics), severe illnesses(specifically those with high fever as a symptom), or surgery may result in hair loss. Some drugs such as chemotherapy drugs, BP drugs, lithium, valporate, oral contraceptives, vitamin A, and retinoids can trigger the condition. An underactive thyroid gland/pituitary gland can also trigger alopecia and it isn't uncommon after pregnancy. Hair may fall out when the disease occurs or up to 3-4 months after. Hair loss is mostly temporary and the hair eventually grows back.

There use to be a girl in my Sophomore year of HS. She was what I'd consider society's standard of picture perfect beauty. The epitome of every teenage girl's dream. She was a winner of several pageants. She looked fabulous in that bedazzling dress with a majestic crown sitting so elegantly on her head. She had eyes bluer than utopian skies which I thought only existed in my dreams. She was lovely in form and feature. Like Lil Wayne said," hour glass curves and them highway eyes". The smile is one of youth's chiefest charms and boy was her smile bright. It would hit me like a solar flare and burn forever into the hard drive of my young mind. I use to wait with her while her mother would pick her up everyday after school. "Sara, how come you don't come to class that often anymore?" "I try Jeff but I'm just dealing with a sickness." Something wasn't right. I remember detecting a hidden sadness. Her eyes became more glossy than usual. Almost as if tears were trying to escape the well of her eyes, climb over the contours of her delicate high cheek bones, and dry before they reached her perfectly chiseled chin. By then though, she was getting better at holding the pain inside. "Sick? Sara, are you okay...?" " Yes Jeff, It's hard to explain. Thank you for asking :)" I never pried and respected her space. A few years later on Facebook, I saw this lovely young lady in the hospital with all these tubes and wires hooked up to her body like a scene from the Matrix. Her skin complexion was grayish and leathery in appearance. The light that she use to have in her irises were dim and she had dark circles enveloping both eyes. She looked so lethargic and unhealthy. She was literally a skeleton. Her hair was falling out and she had patches of bald spots. I believe this is toxic alopecia from anorexia nervosa because the growth of our hair requires certain nutrients from the food we eat. Although I was sad, Sara was still beautiful to me in her most emaciated state. I don't care if you have mental illness/health issues, have scars all over your body, missing limbs, or just super eccentric in the world's eyes. Everyone has inherent worth and beauty to me simply because they are an unique human being. One of a kind.

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

Unbalanced Hormones in Women needs a close examination by a doctor. He can say which of your Hormones are in imbalance. So, what are hormones? Hormones are chemicals in our bodies that enact changes. They’re messengers, created in our endocrine glands, that travel through our bloodstream and send messages to other cells. Those messages manage several of our basic functions. This includes hunger to our additional tangled and delicate systems like a copy, as well as our emotions and moods.

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone unbalance?

Unbalanced Hormones in Women There are many different types of hormones and variations. Therefore many different ways for them to become unbalanced. If you feel that something is off or not right, it’s a good idea to check if you’re experiencing symptoms of an imbalance. Let’s look at a common hormone unbalance with the thyroid gland. That that applies to symptoms of hormonal unbalance in teenage females too. Unbalanced Hormones in Women and the Thyroid Symptoms A symptom of hormonal unbalance in women may be related to the thyroid gland. It regulates metabolism. That is the process of your body breaking down food and converting it into energy. Your thyroid controls the rate in which this process happens. A slower metabolism means your body may not be able to break down all the food you eat in a day and convert it to energy – it stores it as fat instead. Your thyroid can be under or overactive. Here are a few symptoms for each. Hypothyroid (Underactive) Hair loss including outer 3rd of eyebrows Dry skin or hair Brittle fingernails Weight gain/difficulty losing weight Muscle/joint aches Fatigue High cholesterol Constipation Heavy periods Depression or moody Hyperthyroid (Overactive) Fatigue Muscle weakness Hand tremors Mood swings Nervousness Anxiety Rapid heartbeat – tachycardia Diarrhea Vision Changes Light or missed periods

You can check out unbalanced hormones in women. A doctor can run a blood test to check your thyroid function. There is medication to correct these problems. However, there is a natural way to change the unbalance to a balanced level. So you can feel good again. Without being dependent on medication. You can do a few things to help your thyroid function. No or very little sugar in your diet. Your diet should be rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Reduce caffeine and drink plenty of water. Check your soy consumption. This is a thyroid-friendly diet. This way you can avoid unbalanced hormones. Many people do not realize that too much soy in their diet can lead to symptoms of a thyroid problem. This will not be detected in a test. Soy is found in soy milk and in many packaged foods. Read the food labels and you will be surprised at how much soy you knowingly consume. Nutrition has a strong influence on our hormones. Here is your test: Power of Hormones Quiz! Unbalanced Hormones in Women and Body Reactions Normally, many people do not know how much our hormones affect the way our body functions. Our emotions and bodily functions are controlled by hormones. Do you know the hormone cortisol? It is a hormone that is released from the body during stress. Hormones control the activities of the libido, sometimes much less. During puberty, most adolescents get pimples due to changes in the hormone balance. This can later lead to acne. More men than women get hair loss due to different hormone composition. Let's take the body weight or our mood swings. Does everything have to do with? Hormones.

Misinterpretations of Symptoms If the hormones are no longer in balance, we can misinterpret the symptoms of the disease. Symptoms indicate depression, for example. In reality, however, "only" a wrongly controlled hormone is what causes these symptoms. Further examples can be exhaustion or one simply feels dull. We need the right hormone balance to function properly. A popular example of what many cooks bring: "They only give their car the best gas so that it runs properly. You're just giving your body unbalanced nutrition and it's runs mediocre or badly". That's why you should only eat high-quality products. We eat inferior food and we will be worse off in the medium term. For this reason, we may not know what the problem is. This way of life can also lead to unbalanced hormones in women. In my childhood, all overweight people around me had a so-called glandular problem. Yes, too much inferior food was not to blame. Today I am talking about gland imbalance. This can cause weight gain and other problems. Let me show you two examples of glandular unbalance.

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

A man has two adrenal glands. The adrenal cortex releases vital hormones. These are the steroid hormones cortisone, aldosterone and DHEAS (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate). The adrenal medulla releases the hormones catecholamines (adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine). These are not absolutely necessary but important. The Symptoms Adrenal hormone insufficiency - You're always tired even when you get enough sleep. - Even the so-called "Burn Out" can get away with it. - Too much "staying awake" swallowing or drinking (stimulants) - Most of the time, feeling bad for you. - Your "frustration level" is very low. - Low blood pressure (dullness, dizziness) - Frequent infections or diseases - Blood sugar level drops - A desire for salt and nausea - irritable colon - Insomnia Excess of Adrenal Hormones - You can't fall asleep even though you're tired. - "Greed" for sugar - Too much belly fat - Skin problems like ulcers - Palpitations - High blood pressure - The menstrual cycle is disturbed. - Anxiety and irritability - Delayed ovulation - Carbohydrate craving Hormones completely change your feelings!

Sex Hormone unbalance Sex hormones may not be what you think of first. Here are the side effects of imbalance acne. You will still have some of them long after puberty. Then there are mood swings and more facial hair and a bloated stomach. These symptoms are more physical and visible. They affect your fertility. Symptoms of estrogen overproduction in unbalanced hormones in women are: - Flatulence - Your breasts are touch sensitive - A low libido - Menstrual periods are irregular - You have headaches and mood swings. - Hair loss can put one on - Cold hands or feet - You are tired suffering from - Sleep disorders or insomnia - They forget quickly have anxiety or irritability - Difficulty getting pregnant Conclusion of Unbalanced Hormones in Women You say: "Yes, that's me! Then it is time a doctor takes a closer look at you. Today there are natural ways to regulate hormones. They make you feel healthier again. Here you can test: Power of Hormones Quiz Read the full article

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robertsmorgan · 6 years ago

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Why Am I Always Tired? Simple Tips to Stay Alert

It never fails — you go to bed to get some much-needed rest, wake up thinking you got plenty, and then suddenly you're tired again.

Or maybe you just feel tired all the time, and for seemingly no reason — and sometimes that sleepiness comes with a lack of energy.

Sleep is important. And fatigue definitely affects many people, but it's not the same for each person. Some are tired only for a brief amount of time — mid-afternoon lag, anyone? Others feel a constant energy lag.

If you want to stop feeling fatigued and start feeling rested and alert throughout your entire day, follow this guide to answer the age-old question: Why am I always tired?

Not only will we provide some answers about the most common causes of fatigue, we will also give you some tips for turning that fatigue into boundless energy.

What's Causing Your Fatigue?

A vast array of things cause tiredness, including physical and mental health, food choices, lifestyle choices, and simply just not getting enough sleep at night. The following are the most common reasons you are always sleepy — plus tips for each situation.

Not Getting 7 to 9 Hours of Sleep

With a federal initiative called Healthy People 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services put together a 15-person panel of sleep medicine and research experts to determine the optimal amount of sleep hours needed for an adult between the ages of 18 and 60.

We're not kidding! Research shows that to be the healthiest version of yourself, you need at least seven hours of sleep every night.

To be your healthiest, you need seven or more hours of restful sleep per night, according to the panel's findings. Missing that nightly seven may contribute to a host of health problems, including obesity, heart disease, depression, high blood pressure, increased pain, diabetes, and a higher risk of accidents.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that more sleep is necessarily better, though: sleeping upwards of nine hours every night can cause daytime sleepiness and other health problems, as well. While additional slumber helps children, including teenagers, as well as adults who need to catch up on restorative sleep, it can have adverse health effects if you consistently get more than nine hours of sleep.[1]

Tips

Turn off your electronics when you go to bed so you aren't tempted to stare at small screens all night. Try an app that turns your phone apps off at a certain time each night.

Sleep in a dark, quiet, and cool room; temperature extremes can disrupt your sleep cycle and circadian rhythm.

Limit daytime napping to less than 20 minutes in the early afternoon. Napping longer can make it harder to sleep at night.

For more ideas, check out Can’t Sleep? Discover Causes & Natural Solutions.

Stress

Stress can come at us from every angle and at any time, whether it's just weariness from daily drama, being overworked, or worrying about money. Studies show that having a high stress level can lead to sleep issues, such as insomnia.[2, 3]

Did you know that poor sleep also triggers your body's fight-or-flight response?

Excessive stress activates the central nervous system's defense system — the fight-or-flight response. When triggered, this brings a rush of adrenaline, which can build up in the body and cause stress.

Poor sleep habits can trigger the same release of stress hormones as the fight-or-flight response — which can make it hard to fall or stay asleep. Make every effort to manage and reduce your stress.

Tips

Get a diffuser and try aromatherapy when you're going to sleep. Lavender is excellent for promoting relaxation.

Engage in meditation at least 10 minutes daily, and work your way up to 30 or even 60 minutes per day. One of the most well-researched and effective alternative therapies, meditation helps relax your mind and body, bringing about an almost instant lowering of your stress.

Work on time management. If you're feeling stressed from overwork, perhaps scheduling your day better or more efficiently will ease the burden — or at least show you what you need to delegate.

Depression or Anxiety

According to studies, 75 percent of depression patients have insomnia or hypersomnia, an inability to stay awake.[4] It's a vicious cycle — you're either not sleeping or you're sleeping too much because you're depressed or anxious; however, these sleep problems can also cause anxiety and depression.

Tips

First and foremost, if you feel like depression or anxiety are impacting your life, seek professional care.

Try deep breathing exercises, especially if you're feeling anxious. At any time of day, take 10 deep, slow breaths. It will help stabilize your system.

Talk to someone, even when you feel like "turtling." Find a trusted friend or therapist you can vent with to help unload some of those emotions.

Your Diet

The food we eat plays a much larger role in our health than most people think. You might think that donut can't make that big of a difference, but the truth is, carb-heavy, fried, processed foods wreak havoc on our health, including our sleep patterns.

Eating a high-carb, high-fat diet is linked to poor sleep quality.

Your diet not only affects your daytime energy level but also your ability to sleep at night. Eating a lot of calories is linked with poor sleep quality, so try reducing portions.[5]

Eating a nutritious diet is linked with higher quality sleep. That means a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and a moderate amount of healthy fats. Eating nutrient-packed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds will give you the most energy to get through the day.[5]

In addition to adding more healthy plant-based foods to your diet, ditch the fried foods and sweets. High carbs and fat in your meal or snack can increase your blood sugar and leave you exhausted.

Tips

Try kiwifruit in the evening. This delicious fruit has high levels of serotonin, a hormone associated with calm and relaxation.[5]

Eat a larger lunch or snacks throughout the day so that you don't overindulge at dinner �� it could keep you up all night with indigestion.

Drink some tart cherry juice before bed; studies show that this beverage reduces insomnia.[6]

Dehydration

Water makes up anywhere from 55 to 75 percent of our body weight. Hydration is essential to our lives. So it's no surprise that even mild dehydration can cause significant increases in fatigue, anger, and confusion.[7] Most people do not get enough water each day.

Tips

Drink half your body weight in ounces every day. Stay hydrated!

Invest in a reusable bottle that you can carry with you. That way, you'll never be concerned about running out of water, and you'll be helping the earth too.

Avoid overhydration (drinking too much water without ingesting enough electrolytes) — it has the same physical and mental effects as dehydration.[8] Make sure to get some sodium, potassium, calcium, and other electrolytes in your daily diet.

Alcohol & Caffeinated Drinks

What you're drinking is just as important as the food you put in your body. Caffeine may be a great in-the-moment stimulant, but drinking too much of it can make you antsy and keep you awake.[9, 10]

The same goes for alcohol. Many people think a glass or two in the evening will lull them to sleep, but it's actually more likely to keep you awake.[11]

Tips

Cut out caffeine and try coffee alternatives, from chai tea to the trendy Chaga mushroom drink. Herbal teas often contain healthy antioxidants and provide a delicious pick-me-up.

If you like to enjoy an alcoholic drink, do it only on the weekend when you don't need to be as alert throughout the day and can alter your sleep routine.

If you don't feel you can cut alcohol or caffeine out entirely, ween yourself off slowly.

Having a Sedentary Lifestyle

You may think that exercising might make you more tired — after all, you're expending energy, so why would it give you more?

Surprisingly, a collection of studies dating as far back as 1945 show that staying active actually gives you more energy throughout the day.[12] With women, in particular, not getting enough movement can make you feel plum exhausted.[13] So get out there, stretch, walk, jog, do yoga, dance, and start moving!

Tips

Every 20 minutes, take a five-minute break and go for a walk. Move and stretch regularly, especially if you have a day job that requires a lot of sitting in front of a computer.

Get a portable bicycle pedal system so you can get in some physical activity while you're sitting or at work.

If you can, sign up for classes at a local gym. It doesn't matter if you start slow, just get started. Whether you try yoga, take a fun Zumba dance aerobics class, or pump iron in the gym, any exercise should help your fatigue and improve your sleep quality at night.

Thyroid Problems

The thyroid gland plays an important role in the body. It regulates hormones that influence body weight, mood, and more. Most importantly, it is the master of your metabolism.

If your thyroid slows down, you will feel fatigued. One of the major symptoms of hypothyroidism — an underactive thyroid — is sleepiness and constant fatigue.[14]

Tips

If you're feeling unusually tired all the time, head to your healthcare provider and get your thyroid checked.

Eat iodine-rich foods or take iodine supplements; the thyroid requires it to function properly.[15]

Get enough selenium, which is another mineral your thyroid needs.

Sleep Apnea

Picture this: you're fast asleep, enjoying a happy dream, when suddenly your partner shakes you awake, asking you to stop snoring. Or you wake up in the morning, and they've moved to the couch because your snoring is out of control. About 12 million Americans experience this every night, thanks to obstructive sleep apnea.[16]

Most often caused by a partially blocked airway, sleep apnea will cause you to stop breathing multiple times a night. You jolt back awake when your airway clears with a loud snort or choking noise. People with sleep apnea are frequently exhausted because they never reach a deep level of sleep.

Tips

Get evaluated by a professional; you may need a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, something that helps sleep apnea patients sleep better — and quieter, so your partner can sleep better, as well.

Lose weight if you need to. Weight problems often cause sleep apnea, and it may resolve if you shed some pounds.

Wear a mouthguard when you sleep to keep your airway open.

Other Medical Conditions

The body is a complicated thing, and even the slightest imbalance can mess with other aspects of your system. Anemia, for example, can cause fatigue. So can a cold or flu, or recovering from a surgery or infection. Inner ear problems can make you sleepy because your eyes and ears are working overtime to keep you balanced.

Another common condition that causes tiredness is chronic fatigue syndrome, where a person feels constantly fatigued, along with a host of other symptoms like muscle pain, headache, and memory loss.

If you are not sure of the cause of your fatigue and none of these natural tricks makes a difference, maybe a trip to your healthcare provider is in order.

Tips

Get a full blood test to see if anything, like iron, is out of whack in your body.

Have regular physicals with your healthcare provider to maintain optimal health. If you feel you may have a health condition, talk to your healthcare provider and take action.

Track your fatigue. If you keep a running list of when you're getting tired and what you were doing at the time, you may find a pattern of fatigue that you can break out of.[17]

Best Supplements to Increase Energy

If those tips just aren't doing it for you and, for whatever reason, you can't perk up, a number of plant-based supplements may help boost your energy. Try these, or see our article 10 Supplements to Boost Energy.

Iodine

Vitamin B-12

Ginseng

CoQ10

Ashwagandha

Points to Remember

Fatigue affects everyone at some point. If you find yourself asking, "Why am I always tired and have no energy?" you can fix it by making changes to your lifestyle. Try and get seven or more hours of sleep a night, eat better to raise your metabolism, and exercise.

If you suspect something bigger is at play, get a check-up. Where your diet falls short, fill the gaps with supplements; several are excellent for fighting fatigue, like iodine, magnesium, and vitamin B-12.

Find healthy ways to relax. Take a nice walk in nature with a friend. Engage in high-activity fun, as well as relaxing downtime, like hot aromatherapy baths and massages. You are worth it!

Remember, we are human beings, not human doings. Take care of yourself. There are so many different ways to reduce stress, eat healthier, and ultimately get more energy.

The post Why Am I Always Tired? Simple Tips to Stay Alert appeared first on Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles.

from Robert Morgan Blog https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/why-am-i-always-tired/

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homeremedynaturalcure · 7 years ago

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Overactive thyroid & underactive thyroid - symptoms and causes

Overactive thyroid (also known as hyperthyroidism): An overactive thyroid can cause a wide range of possible symptoms, although it is unlikely you will experience of them. The symptoms of this condition can develop suddenly or gradually. For some people they can be relative mild while for others they can be severe and they can affect their lives.

Common symptoms:

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid

Loss of interest in sex

Itchiness

Persistent thirst

Needing to pee more often than usual

Diarrhea

Muscle weakness

Sensitivity to heat

Feeling tired all the time

Difficulty sleeping

Mood swings

Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and feel full of nervous energy

Nervousness, anxiety and irritability

Common signs: Here are the most common signs of an overactive thyroid:

Eye problems, such as redness, dryness or vision problems

Weight loss – often despite an increased appetite

Patchy hair loss or thinning

A raised, itchy rash which is known as hives (urticaria)

Loose nails

Red palms of your hands

Warm skin and excessive sweating

Twitching or trembling

An irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations)

A swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)

Causes for an overactive thyroid

When your thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones, then you have a condition which is known as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). This condition results in a high level of thyroid hormones which are known as T3 (also known as triiodothyronine) and T4 (also known as thyroxine. The thyroid can become overactive for many reasons. Here are the most common causes for hyperthyroidism:

Graves’ disease

Thyroid nodules

Medications

Other causes: thyroid cancer, thyroiditis, a pituitary adenoma and high levels of a substance called human chronic gonadotrophin in the body

Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism): There are many symptoms of hypothyroidism which are the same as those of other conditions so this condition can be easily confused for something else. Usually the symptoms of this condition are developing slowly and many times people do not realize that they have a medical problem for several years.

Common symptoms of hypothyroidism: Here are the most common symptoms of this condition:

Irregular periods or heavy periods

Pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)

Loss of libido (sex drive)

Brittle hair and nails

Dry and scaly skin

Muscle cramps

Muscle aches and weakness

Slow movements and thoughts

Depression

Constipation

Weight gain

Being sensitive to cold

Tiredness

Causes for underactive thyroid: When your thyroid gland does not produce enough of the hormone thyroxine (which is also known as T4), then you have an underactive thyroid. Most cases of hypothyroidism are caused by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and damaging it or it can happen as a result of treatments for an overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer. You should speak with your doctor or specialist if you are concerned that some medication which you are taking may be affecting your thyroid hormone levels. Here are the most common causes for hypothyroidism:

Immune system

Previous thyroid treatment

Less common causes: This thyroid condition has been linked to some medications (lithium, amiodarone, interferons) used to treat other conditions or some viral infections.

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i-am-very-very-tired · 7 years ago

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Healthy Living 5 Illnesses Your Tone Of Voice Can Reveal About Your Health Aug 26, 2014 08:00 AM By Lizette Borreli @lizcelineb [email protected] Lips of girl speaking into microphone Listen and uncover the illnesses — from acid reflux to thyroid problems — your voice is trying to tell you about your overall health. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Comment Share Tweet Share E-mail Most of us don’t pay much attention to our voices on a day-to-day basis, as we take for granted our ability to talk, shout, whisper, laugh, and even groan. It is not until we notice a temporary and self-limiting voice change that we begin to listen to our tone of voice. Our voices can say a lot about our health, with tone fluctuations happening frequently with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes it can signify a more serious problem. A croaky voice, or the loss of voice entirely, most often derives from an infection in the throat or from overusing the voice. The changes in pitch — the highness or lowness — occurs when there are changes in the shape of the gap between the vocal cords. However, it is the shape of our throat, nose and mouth, that will determine the quality of our sound, which is why everyone’s voice sounds different. 1. Croaky Voice: Acid Reflux A croaky voice in the morning may seem characteristic of waking up out of bed, but this can be an obvious sign of acid reflux. The recurring motion of stomach acid from the stomach back up into the esophagus can also reach the larynx and throat, often referred to as "laryngopharyngeal reflux," or LPR. Acidic irritation to the larynx can lead to a hoarse voice, according to Healthline, as the vocal folds begin to swell from the irritation, damaging the normal vibration. A croaky voice can also be a symptom of many other issues. Amy Cooper, director of Speech Pathology/Voice and Swallowing Institute at the New York Ear and Eye Infirmary of Mount Sinai, told Medical Daily any voice change immediately raises a flag about both benign pathology and laryngeal cancer. However, she suggests “there are a myriad of benign lesion and conditions that result in croaky voice.” Moreover, Cooper has observed this kind of speech quality, “vocal fry,” is frequently used by teenagers who consider this “socially acceptable and sometimes even desirable.” 2. Head Cold Voice: Chronic Sinusitis The common cold can produce what is considered to be an unflattering tone of voice when the nose is blocked. Cooper points out “head cold” voice sounds like a lack of nasal airflow, or a muffled, congested quality. “If air is not able to pass through the nasal passages (either due to illness or habit), a head-cold-like sounding voice may result,” she said. This leads the voice quality to be very different, since our tone of voice resonates in the nose and sinuses. Permanent “head cold” voice can derive from chronic rhinosinusitis, the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses due to either an infection, allergy, or immune reaction to something in the environment. Some patients with chronic rhinosinusitis will go on to develop chronic sinusitis, where nasal polyps — abnormal but non-cancerous growth — block the sinuses. The Mayo Clinic says chronic sinusitis cannot be cured, but it can be treated with steroids to reduce the polyps. Sometimes these polyps may have to be surgically removed in the hospital if medication is not effective. 3. Deepened/Softened Voice: Thyroid Problems A change in voice often means there is something amiss with the thyroid gland. Thyroid problems can lead to hormonal imbalances, which has a negative impact on the voice. Most commonly, says Cooper, deepening of the voice is reported. In adults, hypothyroidism — an underactive thyroid — results from insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones, which can be due to a variety of abnormalities, and lead to a deep hoarse voice. Patients with thyroid problems may also hear a weakening of voice quality. If the thyroid gland or a growth on the thyroid is imposing on the recurrent laryngeal nerve, Cooper says a vocal fold paralysis or paresis may result. A difficulty in varying pitch is also commonly reported, which reflects a impingement on the superior laryngeal nerve. Patients with thyroid cancer may have the nerve destroyed, which is usually only on one side. This can lead to paralysis on one side of the larynx, so only one vocal cord is able to move. Voices will tend to come off as a whisper. 4. Soft, Monotone Voice: Parkinson’s Disease Speaking in a quieter tone of voice and eventually developing into a flatter-sounding monotone voice could be an indication of Parkinson’s Disease. Approximately 90 percent of patients with Parkinson’s experience vocal changes. “PD patients have difficulty with self-monitoring and very often think they are speaking loud enough, with enough inflection, but seem flat and monotone to the outside world,” Cooper said. 5. Hoarse Voice: Laryngeal Cancer An unexpected change in voice that continues to be constant deserves medical attention. In the early stages of laryngeal cancer, tumors found in the throat can cause change in the voice. This is because the vibrations of the vocal cords are affected once there is an irregularity in the throat, which leads the voice to become hoarse. According to the Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Hematology, true benign tumors constitute five percent or less of all laryngeal tumors. However, hoarseness could also be due to laryngitis, which usually gets worse over the course of the day if you are ill, and may last for up to a week after the other symptoms have gone. Remember, listen closely to your voice. It may be trying to tell you something about your health. Comment Share Tweet Share E-mail Ads by Revcontent Promoted Links Dawn Wells: Gorgeous In The 70's, Try Not To Gasp When You See How She Looks Now The Viral Dance Sasha Obama's IQ Will Make You Shiver! TummyTuckHipo 33 Horrifying Photos Taken Just Before Death Ready Set Health Better Than Botox? One Trick to Remove Wrinkles in Seconds Beautyhelp How To Get Rich In South Africa? You Will Be Shocked Daily Investor Doctors Shocked by Johannesburg Woman's "Trick" to Lose 12kg in 2 Weeks Health Reports 24 Personalize This Content About Contact Advertising Privacy Policy Terms Of Service Subscribe © 2017 Newsweek Media Group All rights reserved. Medical Daily is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Read more.

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thechroniclife-blog · 8 years ago

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Introducing Me.

Hi, and welcome to The Chronic Life - my new blog. I’ve always quite fancied setting up a blog dedicated to chronic illness and all of the antics that come with it, but I never have, but I decided that now was as good a time as any.

I guess that I should probably get into the whole introductory factor of this post because I have the tendency to babble and ramble on about absolutely anything, everything and at the same time nothing and get carried away. As you can probably tell, and you’ll probably learn even more in future posts.

Hi, my name is Phee (short for Phoebe), I’m a fifteen year old chronic illness fighter who has been sick for very nearly ten years and I’m also a Scorpio (if you care, which you probably don’t) which makes me an October baby!

My chronic illness story started when I was five years old - I was always a very social, active, happy little tot, always laughing, smiling, loved making friends. I was a gymnast, a dancer and I was - and still am - an avid reader and lover of books.

I started to get frequent ear infections, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea and a lot of earache and headaches, recurring in my left ear. Me and my mum spent most of years five through seven in doctors office upon doctors office, being told that I was just doing it for attention or that I was only trying to get time off school before we got lucky.

One doctor, whom I shall forever owe my life too, listened. She spoke to us in confidence, and so we returned the favor, and I was diagnosed with a rare growth that had been eating away at my eardrum for the past two and a half years called a cholesteatoma.

We were referred to a ENT (ear, nose & throat) specialist and was told that I needed surgery to remove the mass and rebuild my eardrum which was now completely collapsed. The specialist told me that a month or two longer without a diagnosis and a treatment plan, and I would have died.

I was seven when I finally had the surgery to remove the mass and rebuild my eardrum, and we were so happy because we thought that this would mean that I could recuperate and then go back to my life of gymnastics, dancing and doing all of the things that I loved - but we were sorely wrong.

Two weeks after my surgery, my health had declined dramatically, I was horrendously sick - exhausted all the time, in constant severe pain and just generally feeling completely and utterly crap. I had an infection in the wound from my surgery, but it was nothing that a course of antibiotics couldn’t fix, right? Wrong.

We did the course of antibiotics, but I didn’t get better. We did another, and the only noticeable difference was the fact that I had gotten worse, which wasn’t exactly the desired difference we were hoping to see in my health.

My family has had a long history of chronic illness, with my mum having lupus (among many other things) and my sister having chronic fatigue syndrome (or myalgic encephalomyelitis). My mum recognized the symptoms of CFS almost instantly, and so when my sister had an appointment with her specialist, she dragged me along with her and asked the specialist to check me out then and there, because this couldn’t go on any longer.

And at the age of seven, I was officially diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. But that wasn’t where it stopped. You know the saying ‘bad things come in twos’? Well, for me, it was more like bad things come in twos, threes, fours and fives (and the rest, too) as only six months after, I was diagnosed with thyroiditis.

My thyroid had started to malfunction and was constantly going between being underactive and overactive, anything but the normal range really, and I had started to decline all over again.

I ended up having to be pulled out of school, gymnastics training and stop doing all of the things that I enjoyed to focus on health and be a full-time sick person. I was always so determined that my being sick wasn’t going to become who I was and that I could still fulfill my life goals, but that’s hard when every movement is a worry about what payback you might get after doing it.

At the age of nine, I was taking 15+ pills a day to survive, and by that time, I had started my period and things were getting even worse.

Fast forward to 2013 - I had just started my first year in high school, and for once - my life was going to plan. I had been able to complete my first three weeks of school on a half day schedule, make new friends and have an actual life. But of course, everything was not as it seemed, because only four weeks in, the school was pushing me and pushing me to up my time - even though my body was suffering from what I was doing at the time - but they wouldn’t listen to reason, and so my time was upped, and my body reacted dramatically.

Things like this I always thought only happened in those dramatic movies about chronic illness, but somehow, it happened to me. One day, I woke up and I couldn’t sit myself up. My arms were too weak to support the weight of my body, they would spasm every single time I would try to pull myself up into the sitting position, before I would fall back down.

And that was only the start of where I lost my independence. At the age of eleven, I became housebound, and when the rare occurrence ensued that I would leave my house, I was confined to a wheelchair, which burdened me with odd looks, whispers and being laughed at.

My parents had to help me up into a sitting position, hold me up as I walked from the bed to the bathroom and back again, and when they weren’t there, I would roll myself out of bed, and quite literally drag myself there and back.

My family members would have to wash me, clothe me, wash my hair, clean my teeth, brush my hair, feed me, cut up my food for me - they had to do everything for me - and I became destructively depressed. I lost all sense of who I was, what I loved, and I became this sad sack of potatoes who rarely left the house and spent most of her day in tears and hating life.

Doctors would not listen to me, they would think I was lying or doing this to get out of school or that it was simply just depression and nothing else.

I lost every single ounce of independence I had. I turned to self-harm, and slept most of the day away to escape my destructive thoughts and the severity of the pain that I was in. Being as sick as I was, the only joy that I would find throughout each day was watching TV - and that was a turning point in my life for me as TV shows made me some of my greatest and truest friends, who helped me stop hurting myself and start learning to handle my situation better than I was.

Towards the beginning of 2015, I had gotten out in my wheelchair for the first time in a long time - and I was subjected to four teenage boys laughing at me - and for me that was the final straw. I didn’t want to be in the chair anymore. I didn’t want my illness to rule my life anymore, and so I pushed myself.

Pushing yourself with a chronic illness is always hit or miss. Most people find themselves worsening, but I was lucky and got marginally better, and I was able to leave my wheelchair behind, and gain the independence that I lost back.

In the end of 2015 and the year of 2016, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, chronic nausea, iron deficiency, underactive thyroid (which we were clarified with that it is now an entirely separate thing from my thyroiditis) and chronic pain syndrome.

In 2017, I was diagnosed with brittle asthma and reynauds syndrome as well as having tested positive for all except one of the tests needed for a SLE lupus diagnosis.

In many ways, I have gotten to the point where I am almost as bad as I was in 2013, but in many different ways. Then, it was the ME/CFS that ruled my life, now it is all of the other things.

I take between thirty and forty pills daily to survive and to keep the pain as at bay as is possible (which, to be quite honest, isn’t much) and some days I still need the aid of a wheelchair. I am hard of hearing with 65% hearing loss in total and am aided by a hearing aid. But my illnesses and my disabilities aren’t something that I am ashamed of or something that I hate/hide.

If I had a choice in the matter, of course I would choose not to be sick. But I don’t and I didn’t have a choice, and so I am taking it in my stride. And I’m choosing to see the light in the situation, because truthfully that is all you can do. You can choose to hate the world, be in denial and hate what the world has given you, or you can learn to live with what the world has given you, take it in your stride and try to see the good in the bad - which is what I have now chosen to do. It took me some time to get there, but I am there, and I am glad that I am.

Without my chronic illnesses and disabilities, I wouldn’t have met so many of my best friends. I wouldn’t have stopped self-harming. I wouldn’t have had the support and courage provided from my friends that I met through being sick to get better. I wouldn’t be grateful for the little things even more than I am the big things. I wouldn’t be who I am today.

Welcome to The Chronic Life, my journey of self-discovery, acceptance, awareness raising and finding good things in the bad. I hope you enjoy your stay and that you can take something good from this blog. Love and well wishes.

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone unbalance?

Unbalanced Hormones in Women There are many different types of hormones and variations. Therefore many different ways for them to become unbalanced. If you feel that something is off or not right, it’s a good idea to check if you’re experiencing symptoms of an imbalance. Let’s look at a common hormone unbalance with the thyroid gland. That that applies to symptoms of hormonal imbalance in teenage females too. Unbalanced Hormones in Women and the Thyroid Symptoms A symptom of hormonal imbalance in women may be related to the thyroid gland. It regulates metabolism. That is the process of your body breaking down food and converting it into energy. Your thyroid controls the rate in which this process happens. A slower metabolism means your body may not be able to break down all the food you eat in a day and convert it to energy – it stores it as fat instead. Your thyroid can be under or overactive. Here are a few symptoms for each. Hypothyroid (Underactive) Hair loss including outer 3rd of eyebrows Dry skin or hair Brittle fingernails Weight gain/difficulty losing weight Muscle/joint aches Fatigue High cholesterol Constipation Heavy periods Depression or moody Hyperthyroid (Overactive) Fatigue Muscle weakness Hand tremors Mood swings Nervousness Anxiety Rapid heartbeat – tachycardia Diarrhea Vision Changes Light or missed periods

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHFRFopNco

Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone unbalance?

Unbalanced Hormones in Women There are many different types of hormones and variations. Therefore many different ways for them to become imbalanced. If you feel that something is off or not right, it’s a good idea to check if you’re experiencing symptoms of an imbalance. Let’s look at a common hormone imbalance with the thyroid gland. That that applies to symptoms of hormonal imbalance in teenage females too. Unbalanced Hormones in Women and the Thyroid Symptoms A symptom of hormonal imbalance in women may be related to the thyroid gland. It regulates the metabolism. That is the process of your body breaking down food and converting it into energy. Your thyroid controls the rate in which this process happens. A slower metabolism means your body may not be able to break down all the food you eat in a day and convert it to energy – it stores it as fat instead. Your thyroid can be under or overactive. Here are a few symptoms for each. Hypothyroid (Underactive) Hair loss including outer 3rd of eyebrows Dry skin or hair Brittle fingernails Weight gain/difficulty losing weight Muscle/joint aches Fatigue High cholesterol Constipation Heavy periods Depression or moody Hyperthyroid (Overactive) Fatigue Muscle weakness Hand tremors Mood swings Nervousness Anxiety Rapid heartbeat – tachycardia Diarrhea Vision Changes Light or missed periods

Misinterpretations of Symptoms If the hormones are no longer in balance, we can misinterpret the symptoms of the disease. Symptoms indicate depression, for example. In reality, however, "only" a wrongly controlled hormone is what causes these symptoms. Further examples can be exhaustion or one simply feels dull. We need the right hormone balance to function properly. A popular example of what many cooks bring: "They only give their car the best gas so that it runs properly. You're just giving your body unbalanced nutrition and it's runs mediocre or badly. That's why you should only eat high-quality products. We eat inferior food and we will be worse off in the medium term. For this reason, we may not know what the problem is. This way of life can also lead to unbalanced hormones in women. In my childhood, all overweight people around me had a so-called glandular problem. Yes, too much inferior food was not to blame. Today I am talking about gland imbalance. This can cause weight gain and other problems. Let me show you two examples of glandular imbalance.

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

Sex Hormone Imbalance Sex hormones may not be what you think of first. Here are the side effects of imbalance acne. You will still have some of them long after puberty. Then there are mood swings and more facial hair and a bloated stomach. These symptoms are more physical and visible. They affect your fertility. Symptoms of estrogen overproduction in unbalanced hormones in women are: - Flatulence - Your breasts are touch sensitive - A low libido - Menstrual periods are irregular - You have headaches and mood swings. - Hair loss can put one on - Cold hands or feet - You are tired suffering from - Sleep disorders or insomnia - They forget quickly have anxiety or irritability - Difficulty getting pregnant Conclusion of Unbalanced Hormones in Women You say: "Yes, that's me! Then it is time a doctor takes a closer look at you. Today there are natural ways to regulate hormones. They make you feel healthier again. Here you can test: Power of Hormones Quiz Read the full article

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHFRFopNco

Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone Imbalance?

Misinterpretations of Symptoms If the hormones are no longer in balance, we can misinterpret the symptoms of the disease. Symptoms indicate depression, for example. In reality, however, "only" a wrongly controlled hormone is what causes these symptoms. Further examples can be exhaustion or one simply feels dull. We need the right hormone balance to function properly. A popular example of what many cooks bring: "They only give their car the best gas so that it runs properly. You're just giving your body unbalanced nutrition and it's runs mediocre or badly. That's why you should only eat high-quality products. We eat inferior food and we will be worse off in the medium term. For this reason, we may not know what the problem is. This way of life can also lead to unbalanced hormones in women. In my childhood, all overweight people around me had a so-called glandular problem. Yes, too much inferior food was not to blame. Today I am talking about gland imbalance. This can cause weight gain and other problems. Let me show you two examples of glandular imbalance.

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

#EstrogenAndWomen&039;sHairLoss #SymptomsOfHormonalImbalanceInTeenageFemales #SymptomsOfImbalanceHormonesInFemales #SymptomsOfImbalancedHormonesInFemales

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHFRFopNco

Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone Imbalance?

Misinterpretations of Symptoms If the hormones are no longer in balance, we can misinterpret the symptoms of the disease. Symptoms indicate depression, for example. In reality, however, "only" a wrongly controlled hormone is what causes these symptoms. Further examples can be exhaustion or one simply feels dull. We need the right hormone balance to function properly. A popular example of what many cooks bring: "They only give their car the best gas so that it runs properly. It runs, but badly. That's why you should only eat high-quality products. We eat inferior food and we will be worse off in the medium term. For this reason, we may not know what the problem is. In my childhood, all overweight people around me had a so-called glandular problem. Yes, too much inferior food was not to blame. Today I am talking about gland imbalance. This can cause weight gain and other problems. Let me show you two examples of glandular imbalance.

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

#EstrogenAndWomen&039;sHairLoss #SymptomsOfHormonalImbalanceInTeenageFemales #SymptomsOfImbalanceHormonesInFemales #SymptomsOfImbalancedHormonesInFemales

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lazilyfreshtheorist · 5 years ago

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Unbalanced Hormones in Women and what are the Symptoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHFRFopNco

Unbalanced Hormones in Women what are Hormones?

What are the Symptoms of a Hormone Imbalance?

Unbalanced Hormones in Women? A doctor can run a blood test to check your thyroid function. There is medication to correct these problems. However, there is a natural way to change the imbalance to a balanced level. So you can feel good again. Without being dependent on medication. You can do a few things to help your thyroid function. No or very little sugar in your diet. Your diet should be rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Reduce caffeine and drink plenty of water. Check your soy consumption. This is a thyroid-friendly diet. Many people do not realize that too much soy in their diet can lead to symptoms of a thyroid problem. This will not be detected in a test. Soy is found in soy milk and in many packaged foods. Read the food labels and you will be surprised at how much soy you knowingly consume. Nutrition has a strong influence on our hormones. Here is your test: Power of Hormones Quiz! Unbalanced Hormones in Women and Body Reactions Normally, many people do not know how much our hormones affect the way our body functions. Our emotions and bodily functions are controlled by hormones. Do you know the hormone cortisol? It is a hormone that is released from the body during stress. Hormones control the activities of the libido, sometimes much less. During puberty, most adolescents get pimples due to changes in the hormone balance. This can later lead to acne. More men than women get hair loss due to different hormone composition. Let's take the body weight or our mood swings. Does everything have to do with? Hormones.

Misinterpretations of Symptoms If the hormones are no longer in balance, we can misinterpret the symptoms of the disease. Symptoms indicate depression, for example. In reality, however, "only" a wrongly controlled hormone is what causes these symptoms. Further examples can be exhaustion or one simply feels dull. We need the right hormone balance to function properly. A popular example of what many cooks bring: "They only give their car the best gas so that it runs properly. It runs, but badly. That's why you should only eat high-quality products. We eat inferior food and we will be worse off in the medium term. For this reason, we may not know what the problem is. In my childhood, all overweight people around me had a so-called glandular problem. Yes, too much inferior food was not to blame. Today I am talking about gland imbalance. This can cause weight gain and other problems. Let me show you two examples of glandular imbalance.

The Adrenal Glands in Unbalanced Hormones in Women

#EstrogenAndWomen&039;sHairLoss #SymptomsOfHormonalImbalanceInTeenageFemales #SymptomsOfImbalanceHormonesInFemales #SymptomsOfImbalancedHormonesInFemales

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homeremedynaturalcure · 7 years ago

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Overactive thyroid & underactive thyroid - symptoms and causes

There are many people around the world who are suffering from thyroid problems. There are two types of thyroid disease. The first one is known as hyperthyroidism and the second one is known as hypothyroidism. Overactive thyroid (also known as hyperthyroidism): An overactive thyroid can cause a wide range of possible symptoms, although it is unlikely you will experience of them. The symptoms of this condition can develop suddenly or gradually. For some people they can be relative mild while for others they can be severe and they can affect their lives. Common symptoms:

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid

Loss of interest in sex

Itchiness

Persistent thirst

Needing to pee more often than usual

Diarrhea

Muscle weakness

Sensitivity to heat

Feeling tired all the time

Difficulty sleeping

Mood swings

Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and feel full of nervous energy

Nervousness, anxiety and irritability

Common signs: Here are the most common signs of an overactive thyroid:

Eye problems, such as redness, dryness or vision problems

Weight loss – often despite an increased appetite

Patchy hair loss or thinning

A raised, itchy rash which is known as hives (urticaria)

Loose nails

Red palms of your hands

Warm skin and excessive sweating

Twitching or trembling

An irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations)

A swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)

Causes for an overactive thyroid

Graves’ disease

Thyroid nodules

Medications

Other causes: thyroid cancer, thyroiditis, a pituitary adenoma and high levels of a substance called human chronic gonadotrophin in the body

Irregular periods or heavy periods

Pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)

Loss of libido (sex drive)

Brittle hair and nails

Dry and scaly skin

Muscle cramps

Muscle aches and weakness

Slow movements and thoughts

Depression

Constipation

Weight gain

Being sensitive to cold

Tiredness

Elderly people with an underactive thyroid may develop depression and memory problems. Children who suffer from this condition may experience slower growth and development. Teenagers may start with their puberty earlier than normal. If you have some of the mentioned symptoms, then you should talk with your doctor to make a test for an underactive thyroid. Causes for underactive thyroid: When your thyroid gland does not produce enough of the hormone thyroxine (which is also known as T4), then you have an underactive thyroid. Most cases of hypothyroidism are caused by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and damaging it or it can happen as a result of treatments for an overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer. You should speak with your doctor or specialist if you are concerned that some medication which you are taking may be affecting your thyroid hormone levels. Here are the most common causes for hypothyroidism:

Immune system

Previous thyroid treatment

Less common causes: This thyroid condition has been linked to some medications (lithium, amiodarone, interferons) used to treat other conditions or some viral infections.

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homeremedynaturalcure · 7 years ago

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Overactive thyroid & underactive thyroid - symptoms and causes

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid

Loss of interest in sex

Itchiness

Persistent thirst

Needing to pee more often than usual

Diarrhea

Muscle weakness

Sensitivity to heat

Feeling tired all the time

Difficulty sleeping

Mood swings

Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and feel full of nervous energy

Nervousness, anxiety and irritability

Common signs: Here are the most common signs of an overactive thyroid:

Eye problems, such as redness, dryness or vision problems

Weight loss – often despite an increased appetite

Patchy hair loss or thinning

A raised, itchy rash which is known as hives (urticaria)

Loose nails

Red palms of your hands

Warm skin and excessive sweating

Twitching or trembling

An irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations)

A swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)

Causes for an overactive thyroid

Graves’ disease

Thyroid nodules

Medications

Other causes: thyroid cancer, thyroiditis, a pituitary adenoma and high levels of a substance called human chronic gonadotrophin in the body

Irregular periods or heavy periods

Pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)

Loss of libido (sex drive)

Brittle hair and nails

Dry and scaly skin

Muscle cramps

Muscle aches and weakness

Slow movements and thoughts

Depression

Constipation

Weight gain

Being sensitive to cold

Tiredness

Immune system

Previous thyroid treatment

Less common causes: This thyroid condition has been linked to some medications (lithium, amiodarone, interferons) used to treat other conditions or some viral infections.

#causes of overactive thyroid #overactive thyroid #symptoms of overactive thyroid #Ailments

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homeremedynaturalcure · 7 years ago

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Overactive thyroid & underactive thyroid - symptoms and causes

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid

Loss of interest in sex

Itchiness

Persistent thirst

Needing to pee more often than usual

Diarrhea

Muscle weakness

Sensitivity to heat

Feeling tired all the time

Difficulty sleeping

Mood swings

Hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and feel full of nervous energy

Nervousness, anxiety and irritability

Common signs: Here are the most common signs of an overactive thyroid:

Eye problems, such as redness, dryness or vision problems

Weight loss – often despite an increased appetite

Patchy hair loss or thinning

A raised, itchy rash which is known as hives (urticaria)

Loose nails

Red palms of your hands

Warm skin and excessive sweating

Twitching or trembling

An irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations)

A swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)

Causes for an overactive thyroid

Graves’ disease

Thyroid nodules

Medications

Other causes: thyroid cancer, thyroiditis, a pituitary adenoma and high levels of a substance called human chronic gonadotrophin in the body

Irregular periods or heavy periods

Pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)

Loss of libido (sex drive)

Brittle hair and nails

Dry and scaly skin

Muscle cramps

Muscle aches and weakness

Slow movements and thoughts

Depression

Constipation

Weight gain

Being sensitive to cold

Tiredness

Immune system

Previous thyroid treatment

Less common causes: This thyroid condition has been linked to some medications (lithium, amiodarone, interferons) used to treat other conditions or some viral infections.

#causes of overactive thyroid #overactive thyroid #symptoms of overactive thyroid #Ailments

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