The typical days of the vast majority of people are full of things to do, work, family and personal commitments.
Frantic rhythms, too many things to do, the fear of not being able to do everything planned in time, means that we often find ourselves catapulted into a vortex of constant stress.
Reasons why fatigue occurs, mood changes, bad night rests, wrong diets that cause inevitable weight fluctuations, all tendentially attributable to a stressful lifestyle.
However, often these are disorders not always related to stress but to a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
Fatigue insomnia weight change, symptoms not always due to stress but to this pathology, hypothyroidism.
The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower front of the neck, under the Adam’s apple.
It produces hormones that are carried by the blood to various tissues to make them function properly. In addition, it regulates the body’s metabolism, energy consumption, heart rate.
If the thyroid does not produce enough hormones then hypothyroidism occurs, resulting in a slowdown in vital functions.
According to what was established by the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla in 2020, hypothyroidism is the second most common endocrine disease after diabetes mellitus, and it is the most common thyroid disorder in adults.
Symptoms are not always immediately evident and when they begin to manifest they are often confused with depression and anxiety.
Many people have fatigue, intestinal problems, insomnia, a hoarse voice, hair loss, dry and rough skin, muscle cramps, and cold intolerance.
The main causes of hypothyroidism are autoimmune diseases, iodine deficiencies following diets, radioactive iodine therapies, certain medications, birth defects and cancer.
Tiredness, insomnia, weight change, symptoms not always due to stress but to this pathology
Also in this case, nutrition plays a fundamental role in countering this pathology.
Balance the amount of iodine, eat selenium-rich dishes, such as whole grains, oily fish, eggs, organic meats, spices and aromatic herbs.
Generally this pathology can be diagnosed by carrying out a simple blood test, the TSH dosage, in case of hypothyroidism the value will be high.
It is advisable to consult the doctor who will implement the most suitable treatment.
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