The main function is the production of special iodine-containing hormones that exert control over the metabolic processes in the body.
The thyroid gland is located on the front of the neck in the immediate vicinity of the tonsils and bronchi.
With hormone production disorders, the metabolism may accelerate or slow down.
The thyroid gland, a feature of the anatomical structure
Anatomically, the thyroid gland resembles the shape of a butterfly.
The basis of the structural element of the gland is the follicle, which is a cluster of cells that produce the necessary hormones for the body’s metabolic process. Inside the follicle is another substance – a colloid, which serves as a storehouse of produced hormones. Thus, some cells produce hormones, while others directly store.
The follicles are combined in a group called thyroids, to which the nerves and blood vessels are connected. When commands are received from the brain, the follicles begin to produce the necessary hormones.
Due to the anatomy of the body, the entire blood of the body passes through the thyroid gland within fifteen to twenty minutes, that is, blood is filtered 90 times during the day, thereby purifying the blood.
Thyroid dysfunction
The main symptom of the thyroid gland is a change in body weight. A sharp decrease or increase in weight indicates a malfunction of the gland. For example, with a low level of thyroid hormones, a sharp increase in weight occurs, and, conversely, with a high level of hormones – a decrease, as if the body is compressing itself.
The presence of tumors on the neck, in the throat indicates abnormalities in the gland.
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland affect all organs of the body. Thus, by indirect factors, it is possible to determine violations in the initial stages of the gland. For example, an increased heart rate, excessive sweating, and persistent fever indicate an excess of hormones in the body.
Fragility and hair loss are a sign of a lack of hormones in the body
Symptoms may take the form of a common cold, weakness and malaise, trembling hands, blurred vision, anxiety or fear, increased irritability, sleep loss, etc.
In cases of such symptoms, you should immediately visit a doctor and have a blood test done.
Normalization and elimination of dysfunction
Depending on the stage of the disease, different methods can be used.
In the initial stages, it is recommended to use medicinal herbs or alternative medicine methods. Herbs are able to cure the disease in the initial stages, due to their properties they do not harm the body and do not give side effects. Herbs are perfectly combined with the use of hormonal drugs, that is, by taking herbs, you can reduce the dose of drugs. In the treatment of the thyroid gland, infusions of celandine large and cinquefoil have proven themselves excellently. However, it should be remembered that it is necessary to take herbal infusions with permission and under the supervision of a doctor, since an overdose can have a negative effect on the body: cause intestinal dysbiosis, vomiting, dizziness.
Alternative medicine brings excellent results. This is a treatment with leeches, which not only cleanse the blood, but also normalize the hormonal level in the body.
With more advanced forms, hormonal agents are necessary. Only a doctor can prescribe the necessary drugs, take the procedure under supervision, and periodically during the course of treatment donate blood for analysis.
In extreme cases, surgery is performed to remove malignant tumors.
In conclusion, I would like to add that with the occurrence of certain symptoms one does not have to hesitate and wait, it is necessary to visit a specialist.