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Thyroid is basically a butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck. Thyroid gland plays a role in producing hormones that control the speed of your metabolism and by this it helps the body to use this energy. Thyroid disorders can either slow down or turn up metabolism by disrupting the production of thyroid hormones.
What is hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism thyroid disorder?
When hormone level becomes too low, you get a wide range of thyroid symptoms such as instant and unplanned change in weight. Gaining weight is the most common sign of the disorder known as hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is opposite, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body requires, you may lose weight unexpectedly. However, medical experts say that hypothyroidism disorder is far more common than hyperthyroidism.
According to the health officials there are numerous symptoms which show that you might suffer from thyroid disorders:
- Swelling- A swelling or enlargement in the neck is visible evidence that something may be wrong with the thyroid. A goiter may occur with either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Sometimes swelling in the neck can result from thyroid cancer or nodules, lumps that grow inside the thyroid.
- Instant change in heartbeat- Every person suffering thyroid disorder will notice the change in heartbeat. It varies upon the body and type of disorder they are facing. People with hypothyroidism may notice their heart rate is slower than usual. Hyperthyroidism may cause the heart to speed up. It can also trigger increased blood pressure and the sensation of a pounding heart, or other types of heart problems.
- Change in energy levels- Battling with thyroid makes you suffer from many lifestyle and body changes. It also impacts your energy levels and enables mood swings. Here also both the disorders have opposite impact on the body such as, hypothyroidism tends to make people feel tired, sluggish, and depressed and on other hand, hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety, sleeping issues, restlessness and irritation.
- Hair loss- Hair loss is another sign that thyroid hormones may be seen out of balance. In this case both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism lead to hair fall out. In most cases, after the thyroid is cured then the growth of hair is possible.
- May feel hot or cold- Thyroid disorders can also lead to the change in the body temperature frequently. People facing hypothyroidism may feel cold more often than normal temperature whereas hyperthyroidism people tend to have the opposite effect, causing excessive sweating and feeling more heat.
Here are some other hypothyroidism symptoms, including:
- Dry skin and brittle nails
- Numbness or tingling in the hands
- Constipation
- Abnormal menstrual periods
- Whereas hyperthyroidism can also cause additional symptoms to the body, such as:
- Muscle weakness
- Trembling hands
- Vision problems
- Diarrhoea
