You must consult the attending physician.
The role of the thyroid in the body is not always clear for everyone. It is a gland located at the base of the neck which manufactures two hormones: the T4, a so -called “reserve” hormone and the T3, an active hormone. The latter regulates the heart rate, body temperature, intestinal transit, and even growth of hair and hair. “She also has impacts on the brain (psychological health) and on fatigue” Complete Dr. Solange Grunenwald, Endocrinologist and member of the French Endocrinology Society (SFE) and the Thyroid Research Group Office (GRT).
Two categories of problems can touch the thyroid. “The first concerns the problems of synthesis of hormones, this is called hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, in the event of lack of thyroid hormones'”continues our interlocutor. The second problem is linked to the morphology of the thyroid and implies the appearance of nodules. Women are the most affected by thyroid problems, because of their estrogens. “These female hormones, manufactured by ovaries, will increase the risk of having nodules” Complete the expert.
Symptoms of a thyroid problem “can be very diverse” But the most typical according to Dr. Grunenwald is a size visible or palpable in the neck. If you observe a “ball” in this place, even small, it is better to talk to your doctor. Same thing if we present a persistent modification of the voice, a significant fatigue and “Weight loss with increased appetite”. In the presence of such symptoms, “The first appeal is to consult the traitan doctort “insists the specialist.
The doctor will prescribe a dosage of the TSH, the hormone produced by the pituitary gland and which regulates the functioning of the thyroid. “When there is a hormonal imbalance, the body tries to compensate by modifying the rate of TSH”explains Dr. Grunenwald. A size will justify the realization of an ultrasound. A thyroid hormone treatment can then be offered, if necessary. “”The management of thyroid pathologies, with a few exceptions, is very rare and non -urgent. “ Most of the time, several balance sheets are needed to establish management. “You shouldn’t worry.”
