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Navigating the Highs and Lows: Cannabis Edibles and Thyroid Health

Introduction

Cannabis edibles have gained popularity as an alternative way to consume marijuana. These tasty treats come in various forms, from brownies and gummies to infused beverages. However, if you have a thyroid condition, it’s essential to understand both the benefits and potential risks associated with edibles and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

The Benefits of Edibles

Pain Management:

Edibles can provide effective pain relief for individuals with chronic conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.

CBD (cannabidiol), a compound found in cannabis, has anti-inflammatory properties and may help manage pain.

Relaxation and Anxiety Relief:

THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, can induce feelings of relaxation and euphoria.

CBD also has anti-anxiety effects, which may benefit those with anxiety or sleep problems.

Discreet and Convenient:

Edibles offer a discreet way to consume cannabis without the need for smoking.

They are easy to carry and consume, making them suitable for various situations.

The Risks of Edibles

Overdosing:

Determining the right dosage can be challenging with edibles.

Consuming too much THC can lead to adverse effects, including nausea, vomiting, and panic attacks.

Start with a low dose and wait at least 2 hours before taking more.

Delayed Onset:

Unlike smoking, where effects are felt almost immediately, edibles take longer to kick in.

It can take 30 minutes to 2 hours for the effects to be noticeable.

Be patient and avoid consuming more before the initial effects set in.

Long-Lasting Effects:

Edibles provide a prolonged high compared to smoking.

The effects can last 4 to 6 hours or even longer.

Plan accordingly and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery during this time.

THC and Thyroid Conditions

Recent research suggests that marijuana use may impact thyroid function. Users were less likely to exhibit elevated thyrotropin (TSH) levels, but more studies are needed.

Smoking marijuana is not recommended due to potential harm to the lungs. However, other delivery methods like vaping, tinctures, and edibles are safer alternatives.

Conclusion

Edibles can be a valuable option for managing pain and anxiety, but they require caution. Always consult with a healthcare professional, especially if you have a thyroid condition. Remember that individual responses to cannabis vary, so start low and go slow when trying edibles.

Disclaimer: This blog post provides general information and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before using cannabis products.

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“Semaglutide and Your Thyroid: A Closer Look at the Effects”

Semaglutide, a medication known for its role in diabetes and weight loss management, has been the subject of various studies and discussions due to its potential effects on the thyroid1. This blog post aims to shed light on these effects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between semaglutide and thyroid health.

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist, commonly prescribed under brand names such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy1. It is primarily used for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss1.

Semaglutide and Thyroid Health

Research on the effects of semaglutide on the thyroid is not entirely conclusive. Some studies suggest that semaglutide may increase the risk of thyroid tumors12. These findings were more prominent in animal studies, while human studies did not show the same results. However, it’s important to note that the possibility of semaglutide increasing the risk of thyroid tumors cannot be completely ruled out.

People with a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers are generally advised against using semaglutide. A study conducted in 2022 found higher rates of thyroid cancer in people who used semaglutide, especially after 1 to 3 years of use. However, a 2023 research review did not find any association between semaglutide and an increased risk of cancer. The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee also determined there’s no link between GLP-1 agonists and thyroid cancer.

Semaglutide and Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, and hair, among others. Some studies suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide may affect thyroid function, potentially worsening hypothyroidism or interfering with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

Semaglutide and Hyperthyroidism

While semaglutide is primarily used for diabetes management, some studies have suggested a potential link between semaglutide use and an increased risk of hyperthyroidism. However, the risk is relatively low, and not everyone who takes semaglutide will develop hyperthyroidism.

Conclusion

While semaglutide has proven beneficial in managing diabetes and aiding weight loss, its potential effects on the thyroid warrant further research and understanding. As with any medication, it’s crucial to discuss potential risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before starting a new treatment regimen.

Remember, your health is your wealth. Stay informed, stay healthy!

Learn more:

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https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a619057.html

https://navacenter.com/semaglutide-and-hypothyroidism-what-you-need-to-know/

https://statcarewalkin.com/info/can-i-take-semaglutide-with-hypothyroidism.html

https://statcarewalkin.com/info/semaglutide-hyperthyroidism-explained-2.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semaglutide

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Unmasking Thyroid Eye Disease (TED): Your Guide to Understanding and Managing TED

Ever wondered why our bodies sometimes feel out of sync? The culprit could be our thyroid. This tiny gland can cause a ripple effect of issues in our body, often masquerading as other conditions. But there’s one symptom that’s hard to overlook - Thyroid Eye Disease, or TED.

Also known as Graves’ eye disease or Graves’ Ophthalmopathy, TED is a condition that occurs when you have an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. It targets the eye muscles and connective tissue within the eye sockets. Interestingly, some people diagnosed with TED have normal hormone levels, while half of those with Graves’ disease develop eye symptoms.

Here’s a surprising fact: even if you’re successfully treating Graves’ Disease, you could still have TED. They may share a name, but they are two distinct diseases.

Spotting the Signs of Thyroid Eye Disease

Symptoms can surface within 6 months of a Graves’ disease diagnosis. However, these symptoms can appear at any time, so it’s crucial to consult your doctor if you suspect you have TED. Here are some symptoms to watch out for:

Irritated or gritty-feeling eyes

Pain in or around your eyes

Deep pressure-type pain or headaches

Red or inflamed whites of your eyes

Constantly teary or dry eyes

Swollen eyelids

Light sensitivity

Displaced or bulging eyes

Vision problems, including double vision

Pain when moving or closing your eyes

Dimmer lights or abnormal color vision

Loss of vision

Managing Symptoms at Home

If your symptoms are severe, please dial 911 immediately. If you’re waiting for a doctor’s appointment and your symptoms are manageable, here are some home remedies to alleviate discomfort:

Wear sunglasses to protect against wind, light sensitivity, and debris.

Use eye drops for irritation and dryness.

Avoid secondhand smoke to prevent cornea irritation and inflammation.

Apply cool compresses to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Use artificial tears to soothe swelling and inflammation.

Navigating Treatment Options for Thyroid Eye Disease

Once your doctor assesses your condition, you’ll have a range of treatment options tailored to your needs. These include:

Vitamins

Topical Remedies

Steroids

Orbital Radiation

Biologic Therapies

Surgery

The FDA officially announced the first treatment for TED, Tepezza, on January 21st, 2020. This treatment reduces eye bulging, but remember, all medications come with side effects.

With the right treatment, TED can be managed successfully. Neglecting TED can lead to eye ulcers and even permanent vision loss. Prioritize your health and seek medical attention if you have concerning symptoms.

I hope this post sheds light on TED. I’d love to hear about your experiences with TED, the remedies that gave you relief, and the medical options you chose. How effective were they in alleviating your symptoms? Your insights could help others navigating the same journey.

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Thyroid Issues & the Risk of Stroke

As I write this, it has been almost two months since I had a mini-stroke. But how did this happen at my age? Could my issues with my thyroid have caused this?  According to an online article by WebMD, it is a real possibility. 

For adults under 45, having a stroke seems rare. But for those who have an overactive thyroid or take elevated amounts of thyroid hormone, makes your risk 44% higher. 

What is an ischemic stroke?

A stroke can sometimes be described as a brain attack and happens when something blocks the blood supply to a part of the brain, or when a blood vessel bursts. The damage that can come with this can be permanent as parts of the brain are damaged or die. 

There are two types of strokes: 

Ischemic - Most strokes are ischemic which means that blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels to the brain and/or fatty deposits known as plaque causes build up in blood vessels

Hemorrhagic-When an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures. This leaking puts pressure on brain cells with damages them. High blood pressure can also cause balloon-like bulges in an artery that eventually burst and cause a hemorrhagic stroke. 

Transient ischemic attack (Mini Stroke)

The nature of these strokes is a warning sign of a future stroke. Although this is considered a mini-stroke, out of those that don’t get treatment, 1015% of them end up having a stroke within the next year. 

Ways to prevent a stroke

Although, there are some things like genetics that cannot be controlled there are other things that you can do to prevent these. Maintaining a healthy plant-based diet, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and if you smoke, quitting. 

Stroke Symptoms

If you see a combination of the following symptoms present, do not hesitate and call 911. This could make the world of difference in what happens next. The following are the most common signs of a stroke: 

Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg especially on one side of the body.

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. 

Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance

Confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech. 

Severe headache with no known cause. 

I was very lucky to have my mother and my son at home when this happened to me. One of the scariest things about having a stroke is not knowing youre having one.  I did not feel any pain, and I did not know what was happening to me. I blacked out for a while. I remember the paramedics arriving and the next thing I remembered I was in a hospital bed with my son at my side. Again, should you believe you are having a stroke please do not hesitate to dial 911.  Its always better to be safe than to have lifelong permanent damage. 

Links: 

Overactive Thyroid May Raise Early Stroke Risk

About Stroke

Stroke Signs and Symptoms

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Fumar... SÍ afecta tu tiroides

Después de una reunión estresante, una conversación difícil con un familiar o incluso después de una buena noticia, una de mis formas de celebrar era encendiendo un cigarrillo. Esto se convirtió en una parte tan importante de mi identidad que consumía un paquete de cigarrillos al día. Mirando hacia atrás, tengo que preguntarme cuánto tuvo que ver el fumar con mis problemas de tiroides. Sí... Fumar puede afectar la tiroides.

Investigación de la Libreria Natural de Medicina

Según NLP, los estudios han demostrado que fumar puede tener múltiples efectos en la glándula tiroides, uno de ellos es una influencia significativa en el hipertiroidismo de Graves y, en particular, en la enfermedad ocular tiroidea de Graves.

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La Tiroides

La glándula tiroides es una glándula endocrina que se encuentra en la parte inferior del cuello y tiene forma de mariposa con lóbulos en forma de alas. Glándulas como la tiroides producen hormonas que son esenciales para la vida y nuestra salud en general. Las hormonas producidas por la tiroides se transportan en la sangre para mantener su cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Las hormonas que produce son la tiroxina (T4) y la triyodotironina (T3). Ambas hormonas tiroideas afectan significativamente las funciones de su cuerpo, como el metabolismo, la temperatura corporal y la frecuencia cardíaca.

Cianuro en Tabaco

El humo del tabaco contiene sustancias que afectan tanto la función de la glándula tiroides como la propia glándula tiroides. Uno de los componentes del tabaco es el cianuro que, cuando se fuma, se convierte en el tiocianato químico. Se sabe que el tiocianato interfiere con la función tiroidea de tres formas clave:

Inhibe la captación (absorción) de yodo en la glándula tiroides, reduciendo la producción de las hormonas tiroideas tiroxina (T4) y triyodotironina (T3).

Inhibe directamente la producción de hormonas en la glándula tiroides.

Aumenta la excreción de yodo de los riñones, aumentando el riesgo de inflamación de la glándula tiroides y síntomas generales como fiebre, náuseas y dolor de estómago.

En las personas con hipotiroidismo (función tiroidea baja), una caída en los niveles de T3/T4 puede complicar los síntomas de fatiga, aumento de peso y cambios de humor, y potencialmente anular muchos de los beneficios obtenidos con el tratamiento.

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Fumar y sus efectos en la tiroides

Los estudios han demostrado que fumar puede causar varios problemas en el funcionamiento de la tiroides al inducir cambios en las pruebas de función tiroidea, disminuir la TSH y aumentar las hormonas tiroideas.

Fumar y enfermedad ocular de Graves y Graves

Estudios han demostrado que fumar influye en el hipertiroidismo de Graves y también puede afectar la enfermedad ocular de Graves. Fumar puede tener muchos efectos adversos al aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades, reducir la eficacia del tratamiento y puede revertir cualquier avance significativo hacia la curación.

¿Cómo afecta el tabaquismo al cáncer de tiroides?

Aunque esta publicación no aprueba ni promueve el fumar de ninguna manera, no todo son malas noticias cuando de esto se trata. Se ha encontrado que fumar en realidad puede reducir el riesgo de cáncer de tiroides diferenciado.

Conclusión

Desde una perspectiva de salud general, fumar no solo afecta la tiroides, también afecta otras partes de tu bienestar:

Fumar reduce la esperanza de vida y la calidad de vida

Aumenta el riesgo de cáncer, EPOC y enfermedades del corazón. (Estos son solo algunos ejemplos de los muchos riesgos para la salud derivados al fumar).

Si fumas, dejar de fumar o continuar fumando puede ser un dilema. Aunque estudios muestran que fumar puede afectar negativamente la enfermedad de la tiroides, se ha demostrado que previene otras. Puedes buscar ayuda para dejar de fumar. Habla con tu médico sobre las opciones para ayudar a reducir o dejar de fumar.

Resources: 

Influence of cigarette smoking on thyroid gland--an update

Smoking and autoimmune thyroid disease: the plot thickens

Cigarette Smoking Linked to Overactive Thyroid

What are the effects of smoking and tobacco?

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Smoking... YES it affects your thyroid

After a stressful meeting, difficult talk with a family member or even after good news, one of my ways to celebrate was by lighting up a cigarette. This became such a part of my identity that I was going through a pack of cigarettes a day. Looking back at this I have to wonder how much of my habit gave way to thyroid issues. Yes... Smoking can affect thyroid. 

Research provided by the Natural Library of Medicine

According to NLP, studies have shown that smoking can have multiple effects on your thyroid gland, one of them being a significant influence in Graves’ hyperthyroidism and particularly in Graves’ thyroid eye disease. 

Your Thyroid

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that sits at the bottom of the neck and is shaped like a butterfly with wing-shaped lobes. Glands like the thyroid produce hormones that are essential to life and our overall health. The hormones produced by the thyroid are carried in the blood to keep your body functioning correctly. The hormones it produces are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Both of these thyroid hormones significantly affect functions in your body such as metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate.

Cyanide in Tobacco

Tobacco smoke contains substances that affect both the function of the thyroid gland and the thyroid gland itself. One of the components of tobacco is cyanide which, when smoked, is converted to the chemical thiocyanate. Thiocyanate is known to interfere with thyroid function in three ways:

It inhibits the uptake (absorption) of iodine into the thyroid gland, reducing the production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

It directly inhibits hormone production.

It increases the excretion of iodine from the kidneys, increasing the risk of thyroid gland inflammation and causing symptoms like fever, nausea, and stomach pain.

In people with hypothyroidism it can complicate symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings, and potentially take back many of the gains from treatment. 

Smoking and Its Effects on the Thyroid

Studies have shown that smoking can cause various issues with how your thyroid function from inducing changes to thyroid function tests, decreasing TSH and increasing thyroid hormones. 

Smoking and Graves’ and Graves’ Eye Disease

Studies have shown that smoking plays a role in influencing Graves’ hyperthyroidism and can also affect Graves’ eye disease. Smoking can have many adverse effects by increasing the risk of disease development, reducing how well treatment works and it can reverse any significant headway to healing. 

How Does Smoking Affect Thyroid Cancer?

Although this post does not condone or promote smoking in any way, not all is bad news when it comes to smoking. It has been found that smoking can actually reduce the risk of differentiated thyroid cancer. 

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Conclusion

From an overall health perspective, smoking does not only affect your thyroid, it affects other parts of your wellbeing as well: 

Smoking reduces life expectancy as well as quality of life

Increases the risk of cancer, COPD, and heart disease.  (These are only a few examples of the many health risks from smoking.)

If you are a smoker, quitting or continuing to smoke can be a dilemma.  Although studies show that smoking may adversely affect thyroid disease, it has shown to prevent others. You can get help to quit smoking.  Talk to your doctor of options to help reduce or stop smoking. 

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Resources: 

Influence of cigarette smoking on thyroid gland--an update

Smoking and autoimmune thyroid disease: the plot thickens

Cigarette Smoking Linked to Overactive Thyroid

What are the effects of smoking and tobacco?

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Can Thyroid Cancer be Prevented? YES! 6 WAYS YOU CAN START NOW

The critical role that the thyroid can play on so many aspects of your well being is amazing, making it that much more important that we understand it. If this small gland becomes out of sync with our  body for any reason the side effects will be felt and a lot of the time they become difficult to pin on the thyroid. 

There are however some visual tells that should make it difficult to ignore. Although we cannot fully eliminate the threat of thyroid cancer we can do our part to prevent it as much as we can. According to the  Clayman Thyroid Center thyroid cancer was the fastest growing cancer in the United states and that is due to the ability to detect it. Thyroid Cancer is also amongst the 5th most common cancer in women. A couple other facts: 

Since 1970 thyroid cancer has doubled

The 5 year survival rate for thyroid cancer is 98% with long term survival at 95% or higher. 

In order to help prevent it, it's important to detect any signs of it early. But how can we do that?  How can we prevent thyroid cancer?  

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Who is at Risk for Thyroid Cancer?

Anything that increases your chance to develop cancer would potentially make your risk to it higher.  But anyone is at risk of developing thyroid cancer. Some may have many factors that would cause them to develop thyroid cancer and never do. Knowing some of these risk factors may be able to help you stay informed and make certain choices: 

Gender - 3 out of every 4  thyroid cancers are diagnosed to women 

Radiation - moderate radiation to the head and neck may increase your risk to thyroid cancer

Race- White and Asian people are more likely to develop thyroid cancer

Breast cancer  A recent study showed that breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of thyroid cancer, particularly in the first 5 years after diagnosis

Genetics - Your genes and family history can play a role in thyroid cancer. 

Age - Two thirds of all cases are found in those ages 20 to 55 and anaplastic thyroid cancer is more often diagnosed in those over 60. 

Research your family history

Do you know if anyone in your family may have had thyroid issues? If you find that thyroid cancer or thyroid disease may be a real possibility, doing your research can help you understand some of the possibilities and preventions that you may be able to take. 

Get Thyroid Tests Done

In order to prevent thyroid cancer, it's important to get lab tests and an ultrasound. If you feel or see a nodule, visit your doctor to start the process.  Some of the tests may include: 

Fine Needle Aspiration - This is a biopsy of a growth or nodule. This is a very thin needle that will remove cells from the nodule or lump on or near your thyroid gland. Local anesthesia will be used and normally this isn't painful. There is soreness afterward, but most patients are back to normal within 24 hours.

CT Scan - is commonly used for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This test for thyroid cancer is usually used to see if the disease has spread to other areas of the body, but it may also sometimes be used to guide the biopsy needle. 

MRI -  An MRI  is used to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Using radiofrequency waves, powerful magnets and a computer, MRI’s can differentiate between normal and diseased tissue. 

Nuclear medicine scan -  This is the most common test done for thyroid cancer patients. Patients swallow a small amount of radioactive iodine or I-123. This test can help find thyroid cancer cells along with what type of cancer cells (papillary, follicular,  Hürthle).  This test can also determine if the cancer has spread anywhere else in the body. Your doctor will then place a camera in front of your neck to measure your levels of radiation. Any areas that are abnormal in your body will absorb less radioactive iodine. 

Ultrasound -  An ultrasound helps doctors determine the size of nodules on or around the thyroid and see how many are present. It may also help determine whether the nodule is solid or filled with fluid. This information will be helpful, as solid nodules have a higher risk of being cancerous. 

Living a healthy lifestyle can impact the development of thyroid cancer

Hearing this time and time again can be exhausting. Some can live a healthy lifestyle and still be diagnosed with thyroid cancer, it's true. But living a healthy lifestyle can greatly reduce your chances of developing it. As with everything else in life, there is no guarantee that what we do will work 100% to reduce thyroid cancer, but what we can do is commit wholeheartedly to our here and now and make conscious decisions about our well being. 

Living a healthy lifestyle does not imply drinking green juices daily, and exercising 3-4 hours a day. You can start by removing toxic relationships, stressors, and taking that walk you seem to always put off. Every little step toward your end goal becomes a good habit. 

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Visit your doctor

Talk to your doctor about your concerns and family history. Your doctor will be able to determine what types of tests you should get to find out if you have valid concerns. If you have a nodule on your neck, get it checked.  

Ask for a Thyroid Collar During X-Rays

Your thyroid gland is the most vulnerable part of your head and neck area. If you are going to have X-rays done anywhere on your head or neck it's important to ask for a thyroid collar. A thyroid collar looks like the neck of a turtleneck sweater and it's lined with lead. This collar will protect your thyroid gland from radiation exposure.

Don’t Smoke

Smoking puts you at a higher risk of developing Graves’ disease that can also lead to eye complications. There are toxins in cigarettes that negatively affect your thyroid by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. 

Final Thoughts

Doing what we can to prevent thyroid cancer, especially if we have a family history or higher risk factors is a good first step in our journey to live a long happy life. Being proactive about your thyroid may not guarantee that you will not develop thyroid cancer, but it can maximize your chances of detecting and dealing with it early enough to eliminate it completely. 

Links: 

Introduction to Thyroid Cancer Prevention

Thyroid Cancer: Risk Factors

Diagnosing thyroid cancer

Self Care - The Essential Step of Your Hypothyroidism Journey

8 Exercises you should try if you have hypothyroidism

Influence of cigarette smoking on thyroid gland — an update

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Autocuidado: El Camino Esencial con Hipotiroidismo

Una de las enfermedades tiroideas más comunes en los Estados Unidos es el hipotiroidismo. El hipotiroidismo no solo puede afectar las funciones más importantes de tu cuerpo, sino que también puede afectar tu bienestar mental.

Es preocupante cómo algunos síntomas de la enfermedad de la tiroides pueden ser de naturaleza mental y pasar desapercibidos o, peor aún, atribuirse a otra afección. Es posible que no encuentres la relación entre los dos cuando se trata de estos síntomas y la mayoría de las veces los proveedores médicos no evaluarán posibles problemas de tiroides como la causa principal.

La Tiroides

La glándula tiroides se encuentra en la parte inferior del cuello y tiene forma de mariposa con lóbulos en forma de alas. Glándulas como la tiroides producen hormonas que son esenciales para la vida y nuestra salud en general. Las hormonas producidas por la tiroides se transportan en la sangre para mantener tu cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Las hormonas que produce son la tiroxina (T4) y la triyodotironina (T3).

¿Qué es el hipotiroidismo?

El hipotiroidismo ocurre cuando la glándula tiroides no produce suficientes hormonas tiroideas necesarias. El problema con esto es que afecta muchas de las funciones del cuerpo. Uno de los primeros signos de problemas de tiroides podría ser bocio o hinchazón en el cuello.

Síntomas

Algunos de los síntomas de bienestar mental que pueden estar asociados con el hipotiroidismo pueden diagnosticarse como depresión o ansiedad o atribuirse a otras condiciones como la menopausia. Aquí hay algunos a tener en cuenta:

Niebla mental - dificultad para concentrarse

Depresión

Olvido

Ansiedad

Cambios de humor

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Qué Hacer Primero: Analisis de Tiroides

No te autodiagnostiques. Siempre es fácil mirar toda la información que encuentras en línea y pensar que has encontrado todas las respuestas, pero no hay nada como un diagnóstico seguro de un proveedor médico para eliminar cualquier duda de tu condición actual. Visita a tu médico y pídele que te haga un panel de tiroides. Un panel de tiroides es una serie de análisis de sangre que medirán los diferentes tipos de hormonas tiroideas que ya están presentes en tu cuerpo

 Autocuidado: El Camino Esencial con Hipotiroidismo

A medida que navegamos hacia un estilo de vida más saludable al controlar nuestros carbohidratos y ajustar nuestros medicamentos, debemos recordar que cuidar nuestra mente y hacer las cosas que disfrutamos es igual de importante. Nuestra mente está pidiendo un respiro a veces y es esencial ir a nuestro interior para descubrir qué nos hace felices y qué puede ayudarnos a relajarnos y permitirnos la oportunidad de reiniciar. A continuación te presento algunas sugerencias con las que puedes empezar. Siempre puedes cambiarlas y hacerlas tuyas. Si tienes ansiedad o depresión severa, consulta a tu médico si no estás seguro de que alguno de estos sea adecuado para ti.

Autohipnosis

 hay muchas maneras diferentes de probar la autohipnosis. ¿Qué es? Hay muchas formas diferentes de definirlo, pero para el propósito de esta publicación lo llamaré una forma de meditación y visualización que te permite relajarte y alcanzar metas, al igual que romper malos hábitos. Estudios han demostrado que la autohipnosis puede tener efectos positivos en la pérdida de peso, el control del dolor y la ansiedad.

Lectura 

¿Sabías que la lectura tiene impactos físicos y mentales positivos? Hay tantos géneros para leer como de misterio, acción e historia. Leer permite que tu mente se desestrese y puede ayudarte a dormir mejor.

Cuida tu Higiene Personal 

La higiene personal o la falta de ella puede ser un signo de depresión o de tu estado de ánimo. Con el estado del mundo, la limpieza personal nunca se ha sentido tan importante como ahora. Cuidar tu higiene personal también te ayudará a sentirte mejor y puede ayudarte a prevenir enfermedades. Considera si tus rutinas de higiene diaria te ayudan a sentirte mejor o peor.

Juega con todo tu corazón- 

El estereotipo de que los videojuegos son para adictos a la televisión o poco sofisticados está cambiando rápidamente. Los videojuegos no solo pueden tener un impacto en tu cerebro, sino que también pueden ayudar a aliviar el estrés y hacer ejercicio. El mundo de los videojuegos ofrece tantos tipos diferentes que sería un error no probarlos. Un estudio realizado en la Universidad de Carolina del Este encontró que los videojuegos pueden ayudar a disminuir la depresión y la ansiedad, así como ayudar a mejorar el estado de ánimo tanto a corto como a largo plazo.

No vivas para comer, come para vivir:

 No siempre comemos porque tenemos hambre física y, como pacientes de tiroides, esto puede tener un doble impacto en nuestra salud. Muchos de nosotros podemos recurrir a la comida para sentirnos cómodos o para recompensarnos y estos alimentos tienden a ser comida chatarra o dulces u otros alimentos poco saludables. Desafortunadamente, comer emocionalmente no soluciona el problema y, en cambio, puede amplificarlo. Encuentre formas de recompensarte o eliminar el estrés que no impliquen alimentos, como hacer ejercicio, meditar, escuchar música o todo lo anterior.

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Palabra final sobre el cuidado personal y su importancia

Ya sea que tengas una afección de la tiroides o no, el ejercicio, la nutrición, el dormir, el estrés y la forma en que los manejas marcarán la diferencia en cómo te sientes. Además de hacer las cosas que disfrutas, encontrar nuevos pasatiempos y darte un capricho de vez en cuando, una de las cosas más importantes que puedes hacer es tomar la dosis correcta de hormona tiroidea. Esto puede tomar algunos intentos e incluso ajustarse y reajustarse a lo largo de la vida a medida que nuestro cuerpo cambia, pero tomar cantidades incorrectas de hormona tiroidea cambiará significativamente la forma en que te sientes y funcionas.

Links: 

7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Managing Hypothyroidism

6 Habits You CAN Learn Right Now to Live a Healthier Life with Hypothyroidism.

4 Things you can do to reduce STRESS- a key problem to your thyroid health

Reading your Thyroid Blood Tests

Yes, Self-Hypnosis Can Really Work — Here’s How to Give It a Try

7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Managing Hypothyroidism

5 Benefits of Video Games for Adults and Seniors

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Self Care - The Essential Step of Your Hypothyroidism Journey

One of the most common thyroid diseases in the United States is Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can not only affect the most important functions in your body but it can also affect your mental well being. 

It's concerning how some symptoms of thyroid disease can be of a mental nature and go undiagnosed or worse yet attributed to another condition altogether . You may not find the relation between the two when it comes to these symptoms and most of the time medical providers will not test for possible thyroid issues as the root cause.  

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The Thyroid

The thyroid gland sits at the bottom of the neck and is shaped like a butterfly with wing-shaped lobes. Glands like the thyroid produce hormones that are essential to life and our overall health. The hormones produced by the thyroid are carried in the blood to keep your body functioning correctly. The hormones it produces are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). 

What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not make enough of the necessary thyroid hormones. The problem with this is that it affects so many of the body's functions. One of the first signs of thyroid issues could be goiters or swelling in the neck. 

Symptoms 

Some of the mental well being symptoms that may be associated with hypothyroidism can be diagnosed as depression or anxiety or attributed to other conditions such as menopause. Here are some to watch for: 

Brain fog - difficulty concentrating

Depression

Forgetfulness

Anxiety

Mood swings

What to do first - Have a Thyroid Panel Test

Don't self diagnose. It's always easy to look at all of the information that you find online and think that you have found all of the answers, but there is nothing like a sure diagnosis from a medical provider to eliminate any doubt of your existing condition. Visit your doctor and ask to have a thyroid panel done. A thyroid panel is a series of blood tests that will measure the different types of thyroid hormones already present in your body. 

Self Care - The Essential Step of Your Hypothyroidism Journey

As we navigate toward a healthier lifestyle by watching our carbs and adjusting our medications, we need to remember that taking care of our minds and doing things we enjoy is just as important. Our mind is begging for a reprieve at times and its essential to go within to figure out what makes us happy and what can help us relax and allow us the opportunity to reset. Below are some suggestions that you can experiment with. You can always switch these and make these your own. If you have severe anxiety or depression consult your doctor if you’re not sure any of these are right for you. 

Self Hypnosis

There are many different ways to try self hypnosis. What is it?  There are many different ways to define it, but for the purpose of this post I will call it a form of meditation and visualization that allows you to relax and reach goals as well as break habits. Studies have shown that self hypnosis can have positive effects on weight loss, pain management and anxiety. 

Reading

Did you know that reading has positive mental and physical impacts?  There are so many genres to pick up out there from mysteries, action and history. Reading allows your mind to destress and can help you sleep better. 

Take Care of Your Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene or the lack of can be a sign of depression or your state of mind. With the state of the world, personal cleanliness has never felt as important as it is now. Taking care of your personal hygiene will also help you feel better and can help you prevent illnesses. Consider if your daily hygiene routines help you feel better or worse. 

Play Your Heart Out

The stereotype of video games being for couch potatoes or unsophisticated is rapidly changing. Video games can not only have an impact on your brain but they can also help with stress relief and exercise.  The world of video games offers so many different types that it would be a mistake not to give them a try. A study conducted in East Carolina University found that video games may help lessen depression and anxiety as well as help boost mood both short and long term. 

Don't Live to Eat, Eat to Live

We don't always eat because we are physically hungry, and as thyroid patients this can be double impactful to our health. Many of us can turn to food for comfort or to reward ourselves and these foods tend to be junk food or sweets or other unhealthy foods. Unfortunately emotional eating does not fix the problem and can instead amplify it. Find ways to reward yourself or de stress that doesn't involve food such as exercising, meditation, music or all of the above. 

Final Word on Self Care and Its Importance

Whether you have a thyroid condition or not, exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress and the way you manage them will make a difference in how you feel. And aside from doing things you enjoy, finding new hobbies and just treating yourself from time to time, one of the most important things you can do is to take the correct dose of thyroid hormone. This may take a few tries and even adjusting and readjusting throughout your lifetime as our body changes but taking wrong amounts of thyroid hormone will significantly change the way you feel and function.

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Links: 

7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Managing Hypothyroidism

6 Habits You CAN Learn Right Now to Live a Healthier Life with Hypothyroidism.

4 Things you can do to reduce STRESS- a key problem to your thyroid health

Reading your Thyroid Blood Tests

Yes, Self-Hypnosis Can Really Work — Here’s How to Give It a Try

7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Managing Hypothyroidism

5 Benefits of Video Games for Adults and Seniors

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HOMBRES - Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre tu tiroides

¿Sabías que los hombres representan el 20 % de las enfermedades de la tiroides en los EE. UU.? La enfermedad de la tiroides puede ser una enfermedad difícil de precisar. Algunos de los síntomas que pueden experimentar los hombres son típicos de cualquiera que experimente una enfermedad de la tiroides, pero algunos de los síntomas son específicos de los hombres. Desafortunadamente, estos pueden pasarse por alto, ya que no necesariamente se sienten asociados con la tiroides.

La Glándula Tiroides

La tiroides es una glándula que se encuentra en la parte inferior del cuello y tiene forma de mariposa con lóbulos en forma de alas. Glándulas como la tiroides producen hormonas que son esenciales para la vida y nuestra salud en general. Las hormonas producidas por la tiroides se transportan en la sangre para mantener tu cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Las hormonas tiroideas afectan significativamente las funciones de tu cuerpo, como el metabolismo, la temperatura corporal y la frecuencia cardíaca.

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Disfunciones de la tiroides

Tu tiroides puede producir muy poca hormona tiroidea (hipotiroidismo) o demasiada (hipertiroidismo). Dependiendo del espectro en el que esté funcionando tu tiroides, los síntomas pueden variar mucho.

¿Qué es el hipotiroidismo?

El hipotiroidismo ocurre cuando la glándula tiroides no produce suficientes hormonas tiroideas necesarias. El problema con esto es que afecta muchas de las funciones del cuerpo. Uno de los primeros signos de problemas de tiroides podría ser bocio o hinchazón en el cuello.

¿Qué es el hipertiroidismo?

El hipertiroidismo o tiroides hiperactiva ocurre cuando la tiroides produce demasiada hormona tiroidea, lo que hace que el metabolismo funcione a toda velocidad. El hipertiroidismo es una de las afecciones de la tiroides menos diagnosticadas porque los síntomas a menudo pasan desapercibidos ya que parecen síntomas "buenos" al principio. El hipertiroidismo puede brindarle una gran energía y pérdida de peso, pero si no se trata, puede causar problemas de salud graves en el futuro.

¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la enfermedad de la tiroides que son específicos de los hombres?

Algunos síntomas comunes de la enfermedad de la tiroides son fatiga, depresión, ansiedad, pérdida de cabello y trastornos del sueño. Pero los siguientes síntomas son específicos para los hombres:

bajo deseo sexual

Recuento bajo de espermatozoides

eyaculación retardada

Disfunción eréctil

Pérdida de masa muscular

Niveles bajos de testosterona

Ginecomastia - agrandamiento de los senos masculinos

Osteoporosis

La cantidad de hormona tiroidea puede interferir con la salud sexual de un hombre porque las células de Leydig que ayudan a producir y secretar testosterona se ven afectadas por la tiroides.

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Qué hacer si sospecha un trastorno de la tiroides

Si sospechas que podrías estar experimentando hipotiroidismo o hipertiroidismo, es importante hacerte un panel de la tiroides. Un panel de tiroides es una serie de análisis de sangre que pueden ayudar a descartar o determinar qué tipo de trastorno de la tiroides puedes estar pasando.

Resumen

Los hombres y las mujeres pueden experimentar muchos de los mismos síntomas asociados con la enfermedad de la tiroides. La enfermedad de la tiroides tiene muchas manifestaciones diferentes, pero te hacen hipotiroideo (falta de hormona tiroidea) o hipertiroideo (demasiada hormona tiroidea).

Hay síntomas que son específicos solo para los hombres, como un bajo conteo de espermatozoides, disfunción eréctil (DE), calvicie prematura y niveles más bajos de testosterona. Afortunadamente, una vez que se identifica la enfermedad de la tiroides, hay formas para que vuelvas a sentirte mejor y revertir algunos de estos síntomas.

Links: 

What Men Should Know About Thyroid Disease

Hyperthyroidism and 33 Symptoms to watch for

51 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism in Men: What You Need to Know

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MEN - Here is what you need to know about your thyroid.

Did you know that men account for 20% of thyroid disease in the U.S.? Thyroid disease can be a tricky disease to pin down. Some of the symptoms that men can experience are typical of anyone experiencing thyroid disease, but some of the symptoms are specific to men. Unfortunately these can be overlooked as they may not necessarily feel like they could be associated with your thyroid. 

The Thyroid Gland

Your Thyroid is a gland that sits at the bottom of the neck and is shaped like a butterfly with wing-shaped lobes. Glands like the thyroid produce hormones that are essential to life and our overall health. The hormones produced by the thyroid are carried in the blood to keep your body functioning correctly. Thyroid hormones significantly affect functions in your body such as metabolism, body temperature and heart rate. 

Thyroid Dysfunctions

Your thyroid can either produce too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or too much (hyperthyroidism). Depending on what spectrum your thyroid may be functioning on, the symptoms may vary significantly.  

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What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not make enough of the necessary thyroid hormones. The problem with this is that it affects so many of the body's functions. One of the first signs of thyroid issues could be goiters or swelling in the neck. 

What is hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid happens when your thyroid creates too much thyroid hormone causing your metabolism to work in overdrive. Hyperthyroidism is one of the most underdiagnosed thyroid conditions because the symptoms often go unnoticed since they look like “good” symptoms in the beginning. Hyperthyroidism can give you great energy and weight loss but if it is not treated it can cause serious health problems later on. 

What are the symptoms of thyroid disease that are specific to men? 

Some common symptoms of thyroid disease are fatigue, depression, anxiety, hair loss and sleep disorders. But the following symptoms are specific to men: 

Low sex drive

Low sperm count

Delayed ejaculation

Erectile dysfunction

Loss of muscle mass

Lowered testosterone levels

Gynecomastia - male breast enlargement

Osteoporosis 

The amount of thyroid hormone may interfere with a male’s sexual health because leydig cells that help produce and secrete testosterone are affected by your thyroid. 

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What to do if you suspect a thyroid disorder

If you suspect you could be experiencing either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, it is important to have a thyroid panel.  A thyroid panel is a series of blood tests that can help rule out or determine what type of thyroid disorder you may be experiencing. 

Summary

Men and women can experience many of the same symptoms associated with thyroid disease. Thyroid disease has many different manifestations, but they either make you hypothyroid (not enough thyroid hormone) or hyperthyroid (too much thyroid hormone). 

There are symptoms that are specific only to males such as low sperm count, erectile dysfunction (ED), premature balding and lower levels of testosterone.  Fortunately, once thyroid disease is identified, there are ways to help you get back on track to feeling better, and reversing some of these symptoms. 

Links: 

What Men Should Know About Thyroid Disease

Hyperthyroidism and 33 Symptoms to watch for

51 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism in Men: What You Need to Know

Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the Thyroid Relation Website. The content on The Thyroid Relation does not provide medical advice. Always consult a medical provider for diagnosis and treatment.

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Cómo leer tus análisis de sangre de tiroides

Para ayudar tu salud de tiroides (o tratamiento de tiroides sintética), una de las cosas más importantes que necesitas aprender es leer el panel de la tiroides. Estos análisis de sangre te informarán sobre la forma en que funciona tu tiroides y ayudarán a diagnosticar el camino a seguir en tu tratamiento.

Al principio esto puede ser una tarea abrumadora y un poco confusa. Tomarte el tiempo para aprender los diferentes términos y cómo reacciona tu cuerpo cuando se encuentra en diferentes niveles será esencial para tu salud.

La Glándula Tiroides

La tiroides es una glándula que se encuentra en la parte inferior del cuello y tiene forma de mariposa con lóbulos en forma de alas. Glándulas como la tiroides producen hormonas que son esenciales para la vida y nuestra salud en general. Las hormonas producidas por la tiroides se transportan en la sangre para mantener tu cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Las hormonas que produce son la tiroxina (T4) y la triyodotironina (T3). Ambas hormonas tiroideas afectan significativamente las funciones de tu cuerpo, como el metabolismo, la temperatura corporal y la frecuencia cardíaca.

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¿Qué puede decirte el panel de sangre de la tiroides (análisis de sangre)?

Las pruebas de tiroides ayudarán a determinar si eres hipotiroideo (tiene muy poca hormona tiroidea) o si eres hipertiroideo (demasiada hormona tiroidea). Si estas pruebas determinan que uno u otro están presentes, te pueden realizar más pruebas. Una vez que sepas que tienes hipo o hipertiroidismo, estas pruebas deben realizarse regularmente para ver si se debe ajustar el nivel de tratamiento para tu condición específica.

¿Cuáles son los diferentes términos en los resultados de la prueba y qué significan?

TSH - Hormona estimulante de la tiroides

La prueba de TSH evalúa la cantidad de hormona estimulante de la tiroides que se produce en una glándula del cerebro llamada pituitaria. Esta glándula es responsable de estimular la tiroides para que produzca hormonas tiroideas. Cuando tus niveles de hormona tiroidea son bajos, tu glándula pituitaria le indicará a tu tiroides que produzca más hormonas. Los niveles de TSH demasiado altos o bajos pueden indicar un problema con la tiroides.

T4 total (TT4) - Tiroxina total

La tiroxina es una hormona tiroidea y esta prueba ayudará a medirla en la sangre. Esta prueba puede ayudar a diagnosticar hipertiroidismo (demasiado) o hipotiroidismo (muy poco) al monitorear los niveles de T4 en tu cuerpo. Esta es la principal hormona producida por la glándula tiroides.

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T3 Total (TT3)- Triyodotironina

La triyodotironina es otra hormona importante producida por la tiroides. Esta prueba, junto con las pruebas de TSH y TT4, puede ayudar a diagnosticar el hipertiroidismo y el hipotiroidismo.

¿Cuál es un rango normal de hormonas tiroideas?

Para que tu tiroides funcione correctamente, tus hormonas tiroideas deberían permanecer dentro de un cierto rango. Cuando leas los resultados de tu prueba, verás una serie de números con los términos anteriores, pero probablemente se abreviarán con las letras entre paréntesis para cada término (Total T3 = TT3).

Si comienzas a sentir síntomas que antes no tenías, o si algunos de tus síntomas mejoran, este es un buen indicador de que tus niveles de hormona tiroidea han cambiado.

Aquí hay un gráfico de cómo se vería el resultado de una prueba:

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Aquí hay una infografía sobre lo que debes buscar como rangos normales en los niveles de hormona tiroidea. Cualquier valor por encima o por debajo de estos números no es óptimo.

Si tienes dificultad en leer tus análisis habla con tu médico, pues ellos pueden ayudarte a entender tus análisis más fácilmente. 

El uso de este sitio web y cualquier información aquí contenida se rige por el sitio web de Thyroid Relation. El contenido de The Thyroid Relation no proporciona asesoramiento médico. Siempre consulte a un proveedor médico para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento.

Links: 

Understanding Your Thyroid Blood Test Results

What procedures and tests diagnose thyroid problems?

TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) Test

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PÉRDIDA DE CABELLO: un síntoma de enfermedad de la tiroides

“Tu apariencia no te define”, “Tu peinado debe ser único para tu personalidad”, “¡Adelante, córtate el cabello! ¡Es solo cabello, volverá a crecer de todos modos! " Estos dichos tienen un significado diferente cuando te conviertes en un paciente de tiroides. Ya no querrás cortarte el cabello porque es posible que no vuelva a crecer y tu apariencia, sin importar cuánto te esfuerces, puede comenzar a definirte.

Uno de los síntomas de la enfermedad de la tiroides más difíciles de tratar es la caída del cabello. Ya sea que tengas hipotiroidismo (muy poca hormona tiroidea) o hipertiroidismo (demasiada hormona tiroidea), el resultado puede ser el mismo, la pérdida del cabello del cuero cabelludo.

Para las mujeres es normal perder cabello en diferentes etapas de la vida como el parto y la menopausia. Los hombres y mujeres mayores desarrollarán calvicie hasta cierto nivel dependiendo de su genética.

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¿Qué es la tiroides?

La glándula tiroides es una glándula que se encuentra en la parte inferior del cuello y tiene la forma de una mariposa con lóbulos en forma de ala. Las glándulas como la tiroides producen hormonas que son esenciales para la vida y nuestra salud en general. Las hormonas producidas por la tiroides se transportan en la sangre para mantener tu cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Las hormonas que produce son tiroxina (T4) y triyodotironina (T3). Ambas hormonas tiroideas afectan significativamente las funciones de tu cuerpo, como el metabolismo, la temperatura corporal y la frecuencia cardíaca.

El hipotiroidismo ocurre cuando la glándula tiroides no produce suficientes hormonas tiroideas necesarias. El problema con esto es que afecta muchas de las funciones del cuerpo. Uno de los primeros signos de problemas de tiroides podría ser bocio o hinchazón en el cuello.

El hipotiroidismo puede ser causado por muchas razones diferentes que incluyen:

Enfermedad autoinmune: esta es la razón más común de la tiroiditis de Hashimoto, otra forma de hipotiroidismo. Estos trastornos ocurren cuando el sistema inmunológico ataca su propio tejido, incluida la glándula tiroides.

Cirugía de tiroides: sacar toda o una gran parte de la tiroides disminuirá o detendrá por completo la capacidad de tu tiroides para producir hormonas tiroideas, lo que lo hará hipotiroideo automáticamente.

Radioterapia: la radiación que se usa para tratar los cánceres de cabeza y cuello también puede causar hipotiroidismo.

Medicamentos: existen medicamentos que pueden aumentar el riesgo de hipotiroidismo.

¿Hay algún síntoma a tener en cuenta?

Con un trastorno de la tiroides, es posible que no se note la pérdida de cabello de inmediato, ya que puede comenzar a ocurrir lentamente. La caída del cabello no será un tipo de pérdida de cabello en parches o calvas, sino que se adelgaza en todo el cuero cabelludo. Aqui mas sintomas de la calvicie por hipotiroidismo: 

Notas pérdida de cabello en todo el cuero cabelludo.

Pérdida de vello corporal de otras áreas además de la cabeza.

Pérdida de cabello en los bordes externos de las cejas.

Cambios en la textura de tu cabello como seco, áspero o incluso extra suave y fino.

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¿Hay algo que pueda hacer para detener la caída del cabello?

Lo mejor que puedes hacer es ser paciente. La buena noticia es que la mayoría de las veces, la pérdida de cabello debido a una enfermedad de la tiroides es temporal. Si esto no te convence, hay otras cosas que puedes hacer para fortalecer tu cabello y evitar que se dañe. Recuerda que el cabello se cae al final de su ciclo de vida, por lo que no puedes evitar que se caiga por completo.

Alimentos que promueven un cabello más saludable:

Pescado: contiene ácidos grasos omega-3

Verduras de color verde oscuro

Alimentos ricos en proteínas: legumbres, nueces, carnes magras

Alimentos ricos en biotina: cereales integrales, hígado, yema de huevo

Leche cálcica, queso

También puedes probar las vitaminas para tratar las deficiencias nutricionales que pueden estar causando la caída del cabello.

Vitaminas B-7 (biotina) Complejo B (la biotina altera los resultados de los análisis de sangre, por lo que debes consultar a tu médico antes de tomarla)

Zinc

Cobre

Hierro

Vitamina C

Una vez que estabilices tu tiroides y ajustes tu medicación en consecuencia, tu pérdida de cabello debería disminuir. Estas son las hormonas tiroideas recetadas que también ayudan con la caída del cabello:

Betabloqueantes para el hipertiroidismo

Propiltiouracilo para el hipertiroidismo

Levotiroxina para el hipotiroidismo

Resumen

Si notas pérdida de cabello, busca arreglar el problema rápidamente. Hacerlo permite evitar cualquier daño que pueda ser irreversible.

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Links: 

Hair loss and thyroid disorders

What’s the connection between your thyroid and your hair?

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HAIR LOSS - A Symptom of Thyroid Disease

“Your looks don't define you” ,“Your hairstyle should be unique to your personality”, “Go ahead, cut it off!  It's just hair, it will grow back anyway!” These sayings take on a different meaning when you become a thyroid patient. You no longer want to cut your hair because it may not grow back and the way you look, no matter how hard you try may start to define you. 

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One of the most difficult thyroid disease symptoms to deal with is hair loss. Whether you have hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone) or hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) the outcome may still be the same, the loss of scalp hair. 

For women it is normal to lose hair at different stages of life such as childbirth and menopause.  Elderly males and females will develop baldness to some level depending on their genetics. 

The Thyroid Gland is an endocrine gland that sits at the bottom of the neck and is shaped like a butterfly with wing-shaped lobes. Glands like the thyroid produce hormones that are essential to life and our overall health. The hormones produced by the thyroid are carried in the blood to keep your body functioning correctly. The hormones it produces are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Both of these thyroid hormones significantly affect functions in your body such as metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate.

Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not make enough of the necessary thyroid hormones. The problem with this is that it affects so many of the body's functions. One of the first signs of thyroid issues could be goiters or swelling in the neck. 

Hypothyroidism can be caused by many different reasons which include:

Autoimmune disease - This is the most common reason for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, another form of hypothyroidism. These disorders happen when the immune system will attack its own tissue including the thyroid gland.

Thyroid surgery - Removing all or a large portion of your thyroid will diminish or completely stop your thyroid’s ability to produce thyroid hormones, automatically making you hypothyroid.

Radiation Therapy - Radiation used to treat cancers of the head and neck can also cause hypothyroidism.

Medications - There are medications that can make the risk of hypothyroidism higher.

Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid happens when your thyroid creates too much thyroid hormone causing your metabolism to work in overdrive. Hyperthyroidism is one of the most underdiagnosed thyroid conditions because the symptoms often go unnoticed and provide a sense of “these are good” symptoms in the beginning. Hyperthyroidism can give you great energy and weight loss but if it is not treated it can cause serious health problems later on.

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How does the thyroid contribute to hair loss?

Hair goes through a cycle of growth and this cycle can be long. Because of this, when it is time to shed scalp hair, more of it will be lost at the end of the cycle and it may happen months after the initial thyroid disorder diagnosis. This has caused many to blame the hair loss on medication prescribed for thyroid disease. 

Are there any symptoms to look out for? 

With a thyroid disorder, you may not notice hair loss right away as it may begin to happen slowly. The hair loss will not be a patchy type of hair loss or bald spots but it will be thinning all over the scalp. 

You notice hair loss all the way around your scalp.

Loss of body hair from areas other than your head. 

Loss of hair on the outer edges of your eyebrows

Changes in your hair’s texture such as dry, coarse, or even extra soft and fine.

Is there anything I can do to stop the hair loss? 

The best thing you can do is be patient with yourself. The good news is that most of the time, hair loss due to thyroid disease is temporary. If this doesn't convince you, there are other things you can do to help strengthen your hair and prevent it from damage.  Remember that hair sheds at the end of its life cycle, so you can't prevent it from falling. 

Foods that promote healthier hair: 

Fish - contains Omega-3 fatty acids

Dark green vegetables

Protein-rich foods - legumes, nuts, lean meats

Biotin rich foods-whole grains, liver, egg yolk

Calcium-milk, cheese

You can also try vitamins to treat nutritional deficiencies that may be causing hair loss.

Vitamins B-7 (biotin) B Complex (Biotin will alter blood test results so please consult your doctor prior to taking this vitamin)

Zinc

Copper

Iron

Vitamin C

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Once you stabilize your thyroid and adjust your medication accordingly, your hair loss should lessen.  Here are the prescribed thyroid hormones that also help with hair loss: 

Beta-Blockers for hyperthyroidism

Propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism

Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism

If you notice hair loss, address it as soon as possible.  Doing so makes it possible to avoid any damage now that may be irreversible. 

Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the Thyroid Relation Website. The content on The Thyroid Relation does not provide medical advice. Always consult a medical provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Links:

What to know about thyroid function and hair loss The Link Between Thyroid Disease and Hair Loss

Hair loss and thyroid disorders

What’s the connection between your thyroid and your hair?

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Reading your Thyroid Blood Tests

In order to help your thyroid, (or synthetic thyroid treatment) one of the most important things you will need to learn is to read your thyroid panel. These blood tests will tell you about the way your thyroid functions and will help diagnose the way forward in treatment for you. 

But in the beginning this can be an overwhelming task and a bit confusing. Taking time to learn the different terms and how your body reacts when you are at different levels will be essential to your health.  

The Thyroid Gland

Your Thyroid is an endocrine gland that sits at the bottom of the neck and is shaped like a butterfly with wing-shaped lobes. Glands like the thyroid produce hormones that are essential to life and our overall health. The hormones produced by the thyroid are carried in the blood to keep your body functioning correctly. The hormones it produces are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Both of these thyroid hormones significantly affect functions in your body such as metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate.

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What can a thyroid blood panel (blood tests) determine? 

Thyroid tests will help determine whether you are hypothyroid (you have too little thyroid hormone) or you are hyperthyroid (too much thyroid hormone).  If these tests determine one or the other are present then further testing may be done. Once you know you are hypo or hyper these tests should be regularly done, to see if the level of treatment for your specific condition should be adjusted. 

What are the different terms in your test results and what do they mean? 

TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

The TSH test tests how much thyroid stimulating hormone is made in a gland in your brain called the pituitary.  This gland is responsible for stimulating your thyroid to make thyroid hormones. When your thyroid hormone levels are low your pituitary gland will signal your thyroid to make more hormones.  TSH levels that are too high/Low can indicate an issue with your thyroid. 

Total T4 (TT4) - Total Thyroxine 

Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone and this test will help measure it in your blood. This test can help diagnose hyperthyroidism (too much)  or hypothyroidism (too little) by monitoring the levels of T4 in your body. This is the major hormone made by your  thyroid gland. 

Total T3 (TT3)- Triiodothyronine

Triiodothyronine is another major hormone made by the thyroid.  This test together with the TSH and TT4 tests can help diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. 

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What is a normal range of thyroid hormones? 

In order for your thyroid to function properly, your thyroid hormones would need to stay within a certain range.  When you read your test results you will see a series of numbers with the terms above, but they will likely be abbreviated with the letters in the parentheses for each term ( Total T3 = TT3). 

If you start to feel symptoms that you were not experiencing before, or some of your symptoms improve, this is a good indicator that your thyroid hormone levels have changed. 

Here is a graphic of what a sample test result may look like: 

Here is an infographic on what you should be looking for as normal ranges in thyroid hormone levels. Anything above or below these numbers are not optimal.

Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the Thyroid Relation Website. The content on The Thyroid Relation does not provide medical advice. Always consult a medical provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Links: 

Understanding Your Thyroid Blood Test Results

What procedures and tests diagnose thyroid problems?

TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) Test

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COVID-19 y la tiroides

¿Sabías que COVID-19 puede causar una reacción inmunitaria hipersensible? ¿O qué puede conducir a una inflamación que hace que el sistema inmunológico produzca señales inflamatorias que conducen a una falla de órganos vitales e incluso a la muerte? Esta respuesta en el cuerpo se llama tormenta de citocinas. Una tormenta de citocinas no es una enfermedad sino un problema médico que puede tener diferentes causas, una de ellas es el coronavirus. Un estudio realizado con 287 pacientes concluyó que la función tiroidea anormal es común en pacientes con COVID-19, especialmente en aquellos con hipertiroidismo.

La buena noticia es que esta dramática respuesta del sistema inmunológico no es común, y ser un paciente con tiroides no te pone en riesgo adicional de infección por COVID-19.

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¿Qué son los coronavirus?

Los coronavirus fueron identificados por primera vez por los científicos a mediados de los años 60 y, a lo largo de los años, han cambiado y surgido en todo el mundo. En Diciembre de 2019, el nuevo coronavirus fue identificado en la ciudad de Wuhan, China y fue nombrado “2019-nCOV” en enero de 2020 por la Organización Mundial de la Salud.

Los coronavirus son una gran familia de virus que incluye enfermedades como el resfriado. La nueva cepa de coronavirus que no se había identificado anteriormente en humanos es lo que ahora conocemos como el nuevo coronavirus o COVID-19. Otro nombre para COVID-19* es SARS-Cov-2 * (Este es el virus que causa COVID-19).

¿Tener una afección tiroidea preexistente me predispone a la infección por COVID-19?

Existe información contradictoria con respecto a esta pregunta. Un estudio de Frontiers in Endocrinology muestra evidencia de destrucción del tejido tiroideo como una complicación del COVID-19 incluso en pacientes sin condiciones endocrinológicas preexistentes. Pero es importante notar que:

Tener una enfermedad tiroidea preexistente no significa que estés inmunodeprimido.

No se sabe que la enfermedad de la tiroides esté asociada con un mayor riesgo de infecciones virales.

Tomar medicamentos para los trastornos de la tiroides no inhibe tu sistema inmunológico.

Los pacientes con tiroides y la vacuna COVID-19

Algunos pueden tener preocupación sobre la seguridad de la vacuna COVID-19 y cómo puede afectar una afección tiroidea actual. Algunas de las preguntas más comunes:

¿Deben vacunarse los pacientes con enfermedad de la tiroides?

Las personas con afecciones de la tiroides, incluida la enfermedad tiroidea autoinmune y el cáncer de tiroides, deben recibir la vacuna para el COVID si están médicamente estables.

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¿Es seguro para mí recibir la vacuna con una enfermedad de la tiroides?

Los estudios clínicos han incluido a miles de pacientes, algunos de los cuales han tenido afecciones de la tiroides. En este momento, no hay evidencia de que tener una enfermedad de la tiroides lo ponga en mayor riesgo de tener problemas relacionados con la vacuna.

¿Debo retrasar el tratamiento de mi enfermedad de la tiroides hasta que se completen ambas dosis de la vacuna?

No. No se recomienda que demores tu tratamiento hasta que estés completamente vacunado, pero debes discutir tu plan de tratamiento con tu proveedor de atención médica.

Para obtener más información sobre las preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema, visita thyroid.org.

Resumen

COVID-19 causa disfunción tiroidea, pero solo en una minoría de los infectados, pero tener una condición tiroidea preexistente no te hace más susceptible a la infección por COVID-19. Esta es información que se ha recopilado de estudios proporcionados por los CDC, la OMS y la ATA, pero si tienes inquietudes específicas, se recomienda que te comuniques con tu proveedor médico para discutir tu situación individual.

El uso de este sitio web y cualquier información aquí contenida se rige por el sitio web de Thyroid Relation. El contenido de The Thyroid Relation no proporciona asesoramiento médico. Siempre consulte a un proveedor médico para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento.

COVID-19 infection and thyroid function

COVID-19 and Thyroid Diseases: A Bidirectional Impact 

Coronavirus History: Origin and Evolution

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

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An Exaggerated and Dangerous Immune Response

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SARS-Cov-2* - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2

COVID-19* - Coronavirus 19

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