What Causes Thyroid Problems?

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What Causes Thyroid Problems?

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The function of the thyroid gland is to supply thyroxin,

the thyroid hormone, to individual cells for the purpose of

metabolism. Oxygen is used in this procedure. When insufficient

oxygen is supplied, you become...

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What Causes Thyroid Problems?

Copyright © 2005 Sara Brown

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The function of the thyroid gland is to supply thyroxin,

the thyroid hormone, to individual cells for the purpose of

metabolism. Oxygen is used in this procedure. When insufficient

oxygen is supplied, you become what we call a slow oxidizer and

hypothyroidism (or under active thyroid) results. If you have too

much oxygen and then become a fast oxidizer, then hyperthyroidism

results (overactive thyroid).

A lack of the hormone thyroxin thickens the blood, which can

potentially lead to heart problems( i.e heart attack) where too

much thyroxin thins the blood and can lead to excessive bleeding.

Another name for hyperthyroidism(overactive thyroid) is Grave's

disease. Another condition known as Graves disease can lead to

an under active thyroid.

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid can include extreme

nervousness, anxiety, protruding eyes, excessive perspiration,

high body heat, extreme hunger, rapid pulse and loss of hair.

Goitre(or a large thyroid gland) can occur fro the overproduction

of thyroxin. When any organ in the body is overworked, it can

become enlarged.

Symptoms of an under active thyroid are fatigue, dry skin and

hair, low body temperature, mental sluggishness, low intellectual

capacity and goiter. You can also get dark circles around the

eyes. Any organ that perceives that it is not getting enough of

a specific chemical will enlarge itself in an effort to use more

of what's available.

The cause of thyroid problems can be many however a dysfunction

of the pituitary gland can cause a deficiency or overproduction

of the thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH). Less thyroxin leads to

a slowing of metabolism and slower burning of calories, whereas

an overproduction leads to more rapid burning of calories.

A decrease in nutrients that supply the thyroid gland can also

lead to thyroid problems. These include iodine tyrosine and

Vitamin B1.

An attack by the bodies own antibodies can lead to self

destruction of the thyroid cells( autoimmune disease).

Radiation therapy for enlarged or infected tonsils. Too much

calcium slows the thyroid, too much potassium speeds up the

thyroid.

There are many avenues of natural and conventional treatment for

thyroid problems. The more alternative therapies have proven to

be quite effective including diet, supplements, herbs and amino

acids. However conventional treatment is still used but does has

some serious problems associated with it including nasty side

effects.

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