Primary Causes Of Thyroid Disorders:

Hypothyroidism is a very common disorder in the individuals. The condition is quite common in women. The following is a list of some of the common causes of the hypothyroidism in adults. Pituitary or hypothalamic disease and certain medications are known to be the primary cause of thyroid. People with severe iodine deficiency are also very prone to this disease. Other causes of the disease are as follows:

• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
• Lymphocytic thyroiditis
• Hypothalamic disease
• Pituitary injury

Symptoms of Thyroid :

The symptoms of thyroid disease becomes more apparent when the conditions worsen. Most of the complaints received are about metabolic slowing of the body. The following are the common symptoms of the thyroid disorders.

• Puffiness around the eyes
• Increased menstrual flow (women)
• Feeling of restlessness
• Fatigue or a feeling of sluggishness
• Intolerance to cold temperatures
• Hair/ Skin changes
• Muscle and Joint Pains, Carpal Tunnel/Tendonitis Problems
• Neck Discomfort/Enlargement
• Feeling agitated or nervous

Diagnosis Of Thyroid Disorders And the Medication Recommended:

Doctors diagnose the thyroid disorders by examining the signs and symptoms of the condition.  In addition to this, physicians will perform blood test to look at TSH and T4 to confirm if a thyroid disorder exist.   A few other tests are also performed to establish the disease. These tests include a radioactive iodine uptake test and a thyroid scan. Once the tests are done and results are retrieved, doctors prescribe appropriate medication or surgery. Some of the effective medications that they recommend include Cytomel, Levoxyl and Synthroid. It’s however important to consult a trained doctor before starting the medication.

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