A lot of people would like to get fit and trim. Many of them are not succeeding. They may think you’re just not exercising enough. For some people the reason is in the food choices they make. To solve the problem a person reduces or eliminates all of the food in their diet. For some people it does not matter how well they diet or how much they exercise, the weight will not go away. They are forced to live with the stares of others even though it might not be their fault. But for some people the real answer is that they might have a thyroid problem.
While some doctors erroneously dismiss thyroid disease as just another lame or lazy excuse for being overweight, the reality is that for millions of overweight people, thyroid disease is a very real reason behind weight problems and that a unexplained weight gain is just one of the many symptoms of low thyroid condition that also include reduced energy levels, dry skin and hair, constipation, and depression, and it is very important for a person to take the necessary steps to get the problem under control.
Many people do not even know they are having a problem with this gland. At the same time, more than half of all Americans are overweight. It should make people stand up and wonder. How many of the undiagnosed thyroid patients are also struggling with weight gain, or an inability to lose weight?
It is common for a person to try to lose a few pounds. Some of those are facing more of an uphill battle, because they are dealing with an underlying thyroid condition. If that condition is undiagnosed or untreated a person will find it harder to get into the shape that they want to be.
The key to finding out if you have either an under active or an over active thyroid is to understand what the symptoms are for both of these conditions and although the under active thyroid symptoms in women are slightly different that for a man, a simple look at the different symptoms and finding out if you are suffering from some or many of them will go a long way in helping a person decide if they have a problem or not.
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism mean that the body is not making enough or is making too much of some of the hormones that regulate their body. A person is not able to burn calories in the way they should. This means that the body processes from digestion to hair growth to thinking also slow down.
Some of the risks for hyperthyroidism are gender. Men have a lower risk of having a thyroid issue. Exposure to radiation can be hazardous. There are certain chemicals that will cause problems for some people. Eating too many raw foods that are called giotrogenic and include rutabaga, radishes, cauliflower, and kale Senior citizens are more likely to be affected also.
There are several symptoms that a person should be aware of to signal a problem of the gland not producing enough hormones. A person will be more tired than normal. For some they will notice dry skin. Some people suffer from high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Be aware of a raspy and horse voice.
For anyone who notices any of these symptoms, the key is to check with a doctor. There are many other symptoms that have not been listed also. There are ways to tackle the issues that are caused by this condition. The key is diet, exercise and medication. But if a person is not aware that they have a problem it will not go away. They will continue to suffer from the variety of symptoms that they face. A person should face the problem rather than avoiding it. If the problems persist despite your best efforts do not think that you just have to try harder. A person will be better off if they confront the issue and deal with it.
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