Why Thyroid Problems Can Occur: 4 Risk Factors
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- 12 Apr 2023
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Which risk groups are more likely to have the disease and who are recommended to be examined first.
Thyroid problems are hard to spot right away [1]. It is more often possible to learn about the disease only by indirect symptoms - for example, through the sensation of a lump in the throat, fatigue and low mood [2]
Factor #1: Genetic Predisposition
Thyroid diseases have a hereditary predisposition [3]. The risk increases if parents and grandparents have experienced similar problems. The predisposition is especially pronounced in women - according to a study by Swiss scientists, with normal iodine intake, they experience the disease 10 times more often than men [4]. For example, they are more likely to have nodular toxic goiter: with this diagnosis, seals appear on the thyroid gland, which secrete an uncontrolled amount of hormones. The disease is characterized by a sharp weight loss, tearfulness, metabolic disorders. [5]
Factor #2: chronic stress
Hard work and quarrels with relatives can unsettle any person. To help the body cope with stress, the thyroid gland actively produces hormones [6]. But if the stress is prolonged, the cells of the organ are depleted and over time they can no longer function normally. This condition of the thyroid gland is called hypothyroidism [7]. Due to hormone deficiency, this disease can slow down the body's metabolism, retaining water and causing swelling. Also, hypothyroidism interferes with the absorption of glucose through the intestines, so a person may feel depressed and tired [7]. Read More…
