does alcoholism effect your thyroid?
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Alcohol is a POISON if taken in large quantities. It damages ALL the organs and systems in the body if weekly limits are exceeded, Some systems might recover, but it's a lottery. A hangover is the body,s way of saying, I,m damaged.
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Iodine does not block the formation of T3 and T4, but the key element. During the process of transformation, iodine binds with other polymers and become ionized, a state called iodide. Only when ionized, can iodine be active and interact with other elements. \n\nThe cause of goiter is iodine deficiency, and the body tries to compensate the deficiency with enlarged thryroid gland. T3 and T4 both are beneficial to goiter. The difference is T4 is usually converted to T3 by deiodinases, so T3 is considered as the major thryroid hormone, altough the plasma concentration of T4 is much higher.
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You would need to get on some medication like synthroid. Talk to your doctor.
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Iodine is very important.  Your body needs iodine in order to successfully synthesize the thyroid hormones (t3,t4). Thyroid hormones control the levels of metabolism throughout the body. If there is a iodine deficiency it will lead to an enlarged thyriod gland called a goiter (giant lump around your neck).  \n\nOutside of salt, seafood is a good source of iodine
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Do you have a copy of your blood work? If you do, look at it and see if you were TSH, T-3 and T-4 levels were tested. These are tests used to determine how well your thyroid is functioning. The symptoms that you're describing remind me of how I first felt when I developed hypothyroidism. I doubt it is your blood sugar because people tend to lose weight, not gain weight, during the onset of diabetes. On top of feeling sluggish, poor thyroid function can make you depressed, anxious, physically and mentally exhausted, constipated, and can affect your mood in general. I didn't want to hang out with my friends, talk on the phone, go to work or school, or do anything that required any effort. Also caffeine and sugar had adverse effects on me. If you're experiencing any symptoms similar to these, and you TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone ) wasn't already tested, I suggest ruling hypothyroidism out as a first step. Good luck, and remember, if diseases are caught early enough, more than likely they can be cured ( or at least treated ).
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What is hyperthyroidism? \n\nHyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone controls your metabolism—how your body turns food into energy—and influences your heart rate, digestion, muscle and bone strength, and cholesterol levels. When you have too much thyroid hormone, all of your body's functions speed up. \n\nWhat causes hyperthyroidism? \n\nGraves' disease, also known in Europe as von Basedow's disease, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease, like many thyroid problems, often runs in families. \n\nHyperthyroidism can also be caused by thyroid nodules—growths in the thyroid gland—and by thyroiditis, which is inflammation of the thyroid gland. \n\nThis topic mostly focuses on hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease. However, many of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are similar even when the causes are different.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? \n\nYou may have hyperthyroidism if you:\n\nFeel nervous, moody, weak, or tired. \nHave hand tremors; have a fast or irregular heartbeat; or have trouble breathing, even when you are resting. \nAre sweating a lot, and have warm, red skin that may be itchy. \nHave frequent bowel movements. \nHave fine, soft hair that is falling out. \nLose weight even though you are eating normally or more than usual. \n\nHyperthyroidism symptoms are different depending on how old you are. For example, older adults may lose weight, not feel like eating, have an irregular heartbeat, or have chest pain. Symptoms can be easy to spot in some people and harder to notice in others.\n\nHow is hyperthyroidism diagnosed? \n\nDoctors diagnose hyperthyroidism by asking questions about your medical history, doing a physical exam, and ordering blood tests that tell how much thyroid hormone your body is making. \n\nHow is hyperthyroidism treated? \n\nThere are three treatments for hyperthyroidism. Antithyroid medication and radioactive iodine are the ones doctors use most often. Rarely, a person may have surgery. One or more of these treatments will lower your thyroid hormone levels and make you feel better. Once you have been treated for hyperthyroidism, you will need to have your thyroid hormone levels checked regularly, because there is always a chance that hyperthyroidism will come back. \n\nIf you do not get treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems, bone problems, and thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the thyroid gland releases a large amount of thyroid hormone in a short period of time.
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thyroid hormone regulates the rate metabolism in all cells of the body.  Without thyroid hormone, you will become extremely weak and have difficulty staying alert.  You're skin and hair will become dry and coarse, and you'll have problems with constipation, thin bones, and muscle atrophy.  It can also cause your extremities and stomach swell with fluid.  It can become life-threatening with heart & lung failure.\n\nIf you are having any of these problems or know that you have low thyroid hormone, you need to see your doctor or your health will suffer
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hypothyroidism slows down metabolism, which slows alot of functions including digestive process.
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Diseases of the thyroid gland\nHyper- and hypofunction (affects about 2% of the population):\n\nHypothyroidism (underactivity) \nHashimoto's thyroiditis / thyroiditis \nOrd's thyroiditis \nPostoperative hypothyroidism \nPostpartum thyroiditis \nSilent thyroiditis \nAcute thyroiditis \nIatrogenic hypothyroidism \nHyperthyroidism (overactivity) \nThyroid storm \nGraves-Basedow disease \nToxic thyroid nodule \nToxic nodular struma (Plummer's disease) \nHashitoxicosis \nIatrogenic hyperthyroidism \nDe Quervain thyroiditis (inflammation starting as hyperthyroidism, can end as hypothyroidism) \nAnatomical problems:\n\nGoitre \nEndemic goitre \nDiffuse goitre \nMultinodular goitre \nLingual thyroid \nThryoglossal duct cyst \nTumors:\n\nThyroid adenoma \nThyroid cancer \nPapillary \nFollicular \nMedullary \nAnaplastic \nLymphomas and metastasis from elsewhere (rare) \nDeficiencies:\n\nCretinism \nMedication linked to thyroid disease includes amiodarone, lithium salts, some types of interferon and IL-2.\n\n[edit]\nDiagnosis\nThe measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is often used by doctors as a screening test. Elevated TSH levels can signify an inadequate hormone production, while suppressed levels can point at excessive unregulated production of hormone. If TSH is abnormal, decreased levels of thyroid hormones T4 and T3 may be present; these may be determined to confirm this. Autoantibodies may be detected in various disease states (anti-TG, anti-TPO, TSH receptor stimulating antibodies). Infrequently, TBG and transthyretin levels may be abnormal; these are not routinely tested.\n\nNodules of the thyroid may require ultrasound to establish their nature, and fine needle aspiration may be performed. Scintigraphy with iodine-131 may reveal whether parts of the thyroid are abnormally active or inactive.\n\n[edit]\nTreatment\n[edit]\nMedical treatment\nLevothyroxine is a stereoisomer of thyroxine which is degraded much slower and can be administered once daily in patients with hypothyroidism.\n\nGraves' disease may be treated with the thioamide drugs propylthiouracil, carbimazole or methimazole, or rarely with Lugol's solution. Hyperthyroidism as well as thyroid tumors may be treated with radioactive iodine.\n\n[edit]\nThyroid surgery\nThyroid surgery is performed for a variety of reasons. A nodule or lobe of the thyroid is sometimes removed for biopsy or for the presence of an autonomously functioning adenoma causing hyperthyroidism. A large majority of the thyroid may be removed, a subtotal thyroidectomy, to treat the hyperthyroidism of Graves' disease, or to remove a goitre that is unsightly or impinges on vital structures. A complete thyroidectomy of the entire thyroid, including associated lymph nodes, is the preferred treatment for thyroid cancer. Removal of the bulk of the thyroid gland usually produces hypothyroidism, unless the person takes thyroid hormone replacement.\n\nIf the thyroid gland must be removed surgically, care must be taken to avoid damage to adjacent structures, the parathyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Both are susceptible to accidental removal and/or injury during thyroid surgery. The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone needed to maintain adequate amounts of calcium in the blood. Removal results in hypoparathyroidism and a need for supplemental calcium and vitamin D each day. The recurrent laryngeal nerves provide motor control for all external muscles of the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle, also runs along the posterior thyroid. Accidental laceration of either of the two or both recurrent laryngeal nerves may cause paralysis of the vocal cords and their associated muscles, changing the voice quality.
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The thyronines act on the body to increase the basal metabolic rate, affect protein synthesis and increase the body's sensitivity to catecholamines (such as adrenaline). Hypothyroidism is an insufficient production of the thyroid hormone.  The thyroid hormones are essential to proper development and differentiation of all cells of the human body. These hormones also regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, affecting how human cells use energetic compounds. Numerous physiological and pathological stimuli influence thyroid hormone synthesis.  Because the body's metabolic rate is slowed the rate of absorption of energy-releasing compounds is decreased, and the susception to energy increasing hormones like adrenaline declines.  In order to compensate with this, one of the ways the body reacts is by requiring more sleep. Physical fatigue is a common symptom of the condition, so don't worry too much.  As long as you've seen your GP and are taking the prescribed medication, the body's balance should eventually correct itself.
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You probably have an overactive thyroid like me, which means... ur screwed just like the rest of us.
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Possibly a problem with the thyroid gland.
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Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO HYPERTHYROIDISM\n\nHyperthyroidism is a large topic so we have split it into four manageable sized portions.\nThis page introduces hyperthyroidism. Subsequent pages are listed at the bottom which\naddress more specific details of making the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, the causes of hyperthyroidism, and different treatment options available for hyperthyroidism.\n\n\n\nThis little gland runs my metabolism?In healthy people, the thyroid makes just the right amounts of two hormones, T4 and T3, which have important actions throughout the body. These hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh. In short, the thyroid "runs" our metabolism. These hormones also have direct effects on most organs, including the heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of thyroid hormones. Essentially all cells in the body will respond to increases in thyroid hormone with an increase in the rate at which they conduct their business. Hyperthyroidism is the medical term to describe the signs and symptoms associated with an over production of thyroid hormone. For an overview of how thyroid hormone is produced and how its production is regulated check out our thyroid hormone production page.\n\n\nHyperthyroidism means the thyroid produces too much hormone.\nHyperthyroidism is a condition caused by the effects of too much thyroid hormone on tissues of the body. Although there are several different causes of hyperthyroidism, most of the symptoms that patients experience are the same regardless of the cause (see the list of symptoms below). Because the body's metabolism is increased, patients often feel hotter than those around them and can slowly lose weight even though they may be eating more. The weight issue is confusing sometimes since some patients actually gain weight because of an increase in their appetite. Patients with hyperthyroidism usually experience fatigue at the end of the day, but have trouble sleeping. Trembling of the hands and a hard or irregular heartbeat (called palpitations) may develop. These individuals may become irritable and easily upset. When hyperthyroidism is severe, patients can suffer shortness of breath, chest pain, and muscle weakness. Usually the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are so gradual in their onset that patients don't realize the symptoms until they become more severe. This means the symptoms may continue for weeks or months before patients fully realize that they are sick. In older people, some or all of the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be absent, and the patient may just lose weight or become depressed.\n\n\nCommon symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism\n\nPalpitations\nHeat intolerance\nNervousness\nInsomnia\nBreathlessness\nIncreased bowel movements\nLight or absent menstrual periods\nFatigue\n\n\nFast heart rate\nTrembling hands\nWeight loss\nMuscle weakness\nWarm moist skin\nHair loss\nStaring gaze\n\n\nRemember, the words "signs" and "symptoms" have different medical meanings. Symptoms are those problems that a patient notices or feels. Signs are those things that a physician can objectively detect or measure. For instance, a patient will feel hot, this is a symptom. The physician will touch the patient's skin and note that it is warm and moist, this is a sign.\n\n\n\nPart 2: CAUSES OF HYPERTHYROIDISM\n\nThere are several causes of hyperthyroidism. Most often, the entire gland is overproducing thyroid hormone This is called Graves Disease. Less commonly, a single nodule is responsible for the excess hormone secretion. We call this a "hot" nodule.\n\n\nThe most common underlying cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, a condition named for an Irish doctor who first described the condition. This condition can be summarized by noting that an enlarged thyroid (enlarged thyroids are called goiters) is producing way
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yes they most certainly can be.  other symptom of hypothyroidism  intolerance to cold and hair loss. hypothyroidism basically slows the body down and can even slow metabolism causing weight gain.  many people with hypothyroidism take prescription meds.
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you only have one thyroid and it's in your throat.  underactive causes you to slowly gain weight and lose mental clarity, dry skin and hair is another sign.  You'll lose weight if you get the synthetic replacement hormone though.
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Eat more whole foods.  Avoid all soy.  Soy slows down the thyroid function.  Use Celtic Sea salt.  Take 3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil per day.  I take 1 tablespoon with each meal.  The coconut oil will rev up your metabolism.  Take a whole mulitvitamin.  I like http://www.drrons.com/ his does not have any of the additives.  And you will eventually not need thyroid medication.  You can also check out Dr. Bruce Rind's website he is an expert in throid and adrenal glands problems.  About 20 percent of his patients fly in from out of town.  His office is in Washington, DC.\n\nhttp://www.drrind.com/
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My girlfriend has the symptoms of both IBS and arthritis and found they had a comon cause: hypothyroidism. You might want to have some bloodwork done to see how active your thyroid is. She now takes synthroid and has changed her diet to exclude or limit soy, peanuts, crucifers (broccoli, cabbage) and other foods that can affect thyroid function. In people with a normal thyroid function, these foods don't matter much, but if your thyroid is underactive, they can exacerbate the symptoms.\nHope this helps.