Thyroid

Thyroid disease are increasing it prevalence with other chronic non-communicable. Hyper tension they often coexist. Thyroid diseases are many Early identification and management of thyroid dysfunction help reduce avoidable morbidity and mortality with improvement of quality of life.

Thyroid screening tests are not very expensive and should be routinely performed in all patients with chronic diseases. Thyroid hormones are a major regulator of metabolism and energy expenditure and are directly involved in control of insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. Thyroid dysfunction leads insulin resistance, Hyperlipidemia and obesity.

Thyroid disorders are typically related to underproduction (hypothyroidism) or overproduction (hyperthyroidism)

Symptoms of hypothyroidism:

1. Physical tiredness & easy fatigue
2. Dry skin & dry hair
3. Constipation
4. Hoarseness of voice
5. Deafness
6. Weight gain
7. Menstrual irregularities

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism:

1. Easy fatigue,relentlesness,Insomnic,irritability
2. Palpitation, increased sweating & increased frequency of stool
3. Heat intolerance
4. Muscle weakness & tremors
5. Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
6. Menstrual irregularities

Investigations usually performed are blood tests (free thyroid, hormones and TST), ultrasound & thyroid gland and thyroid scan.

Specialist should be committed for treatment and evaluate of Thyroid diseases.