Commonly neglected symptoms Thyroweight Awareness is must in all Indians.
Life these days is very fast. We are on a speedy track. We spend lot of our time in balancing our life. We are so busy in our daily routine. We are have no time to take a call for our health.
Life these days is very fast. We are on a speedy track. We spend lot of our time in balancing our life. We are so busy in our daily routine. We are have no time to take a call for our health.
1 in 10 Indian adults are suffering from Thyroid disorder. “Health is Wealth.” India women are more prone to this disease than man (8 out of 10). Indian women are just busy in what every family members requires. Does not remove a second for herself. But now each and every women has to understand that a “Healthy women is the core of the family.” So do not waste a single second if you observe any symptoms. Continuously feeling lethargic, fatigue, tired and small weight gain. This symptoms are indicating that we need to take a pause and get it checked instead of ignoring it. Consult a general physician/ gynaecologist/ endocrinologist.
Thyroweight - Abnormal weight gain, hair loss, tiredness and cold intolerance. Need to learn to differentiate normal weight gain to thyroid related weight gain and other symptoms. Thyroweight is the weight change due to thyroid imbalance. Unexplained weight gain along with lethargy and tiredness is the biggest indication of Thyroweight #ruleoutThyroweight
The Thyroid Function Test (TSH) is the simple and common test to detect thyroid disorders.
Thyroid disease is a hormonal disorder can caused because of over- or under-function of the thyroid gland. The Thyroid gland is an essential organ for producing thyroid hormones, which maintain our body metabolism. Normal Range - 0.45-4.5mlU/L
High Range - Above 4.5 mlU/L called Hypothyroidism (less thyroid hormones in the body.)
Unexplained weight gain
Tiredness
Change in voice
Swelling on face/leg
Hair loss
Constipation
Low Range – Less than 0.45mlU/L called Hyperthyroidism (More thyroid hormones in the body.)
Unexplained weight loss
Trouble in concentration
Feeling too warm
Fast heart rate and diarrhea
Trouble with sleeping
What should we do when we experience these symptoms?
1. Consult a doctor
2. Take the medication as the directed by the doctor
3. Do not skip medicine
4. Do not change the brand and dose without consulting the doctor
5. If the symptoms persist or return consult the doctor
6. Find time to take care of yourself
Facts
1. Hypothyroidism cannot be cured but can be treated and completely controlled.
2. Hypothyroidism can cause mild weight gain of 5-9.7 kgs but does not cause obesity
Facts
1. Hypothyroidism cannot be cured but can be treated and completely controlled.
2. Hypothyroidism can cause mild weight gain of 5-9.7 kgs but does not cause obesity
Juhi's Personal View #ruleoutThyroweight
"Health is wealth" A healthy women is the base of a healthy family. The Diva #juhichawla inspires by mentioning - "Life can be as normal and superb with a small pill of Thyroid."
For more information on thyroid disorders
Disclaimer: I attended a discussion on thyroid awareness facilitated by Abbott India Limited. Any opinion expressed in this blog is my personal opinion and not the opinion of Abbott India Limited. Abbott India Limited does not assume any liability for the content of the blog. The blog post is not meant to be a replacement for a doctor consultation, nor is it a medical recommendation or prescription of treatment for people having thyroid problems. Any reader of this blog suffering from thyroid problems should specifically consult his/her doctor for the same and follow the suggested course of treatment.
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"Health is wealth" A healthy women is the base of a healthy family. The Diva #juhichawla inspires by mentioning - "Life can be as normal and superb with a small pill of Thyroid."
She states this because her husband and her father-in-law are suffering from thyroid. Her own hair stylish has been suffering from thyroid past many years. Yet with simple medication, they have overcome this situation and are leading a life to the fullest!
Endocrinologist Dr. Shehla Shaikh gave the importance of women health. She explained why and how the symptoms of Thyroweight should not be ignored. Her basis moto was to educate every women with the blogger base that preventive measures for Thyroweight is the best to overcome it. One should not ignore their health.
My personal connection with thyroid came when I heard my social helper's daughter is suffering from thyroid. She was newly married and was expecting. But I could see she her working as normal as anyone. With thyroid her pregnancy was going so smooth with just simple medication and perfect care. Now she has a healthy baby boy.
Pregnancy related hormones lead to a decrease in thyroid hormone level. Untreated hypothyroidism in pregnancy can lead to certain complications like an elevated blood pressure during pregnancy, loss of blood during and after delivery and sometimes even a reduction in the intelligence in a child. Thyroid test should be done as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
Normal range
Trimester 1 < 2.5mlU/L
Trimester 2&3 <2mlU
Normal range
Trimester 1 < 2.5mlU/L
Trimester 2&3 <2mlU
One should do if diagnosed thyroid.
*Cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower are full of fibres and may interfere with the production of Thyroid hormones. So should avoid eating them.
*Once diagnosis, be on regular check up in 6 weeks, then 3 months and later 6months. But the check up should be on regularity.
- Visit www.thyroidindia.com
- Call the toll free number 1800 121 2022
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