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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Understanding the Thyroid Gland<\/a><\/li>
What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Problems?<\/a><\/li>
Can You Check Your Thyroid at Home?<\/a><\/li>
Methods to Check Thyroid at Home<\/a><\/li>
When to See a Doctor<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nProblems with the thyroid gland are very common around the world, including in India. In fact, around 42 million people in India are believed to have some form of thyroid disease 1<\/a><\/sup>. These issues can happen when the thyroid gland makes too much or too little hormone, or when the gland becomes swollen or develops lumps 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People with thyroid problems may feel tired, gain or lose weight, feel anxious or low, or notice a swelling in their neck. These signs can be easy to miss or confused with other health issues 2<\/a><\/sup>. Therefore, it is important to stay vigilant of any new symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ll talk about some common thyroid problems, the symptoms to look out for, how to test thyroid at home, and when you should visit a doctor for these.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Understanding the Thyroid Gland<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe thyroid is a small gland which is located in front of your neck and looks like a butterfly. It plays an important role in keeping the body healthy by producing thyroid hormones. These hormones help control your metabolism (how your body uses energy) and are important for growth, brain development, and many other functions 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two main types of thyroid hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). T4 is made in the thyroid gland and then changed into the more active form, T3, in different parts of the body, like the brain, muscles, and fat tissue 4<\/a><\/sup>. Also some amount of T3 is produced from the gland itself. These hormones help in proper utilisation of energy by the body and regulate response to changes like cold weather or fasting 3<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>. Thyroid hormones also affect how the body handles fats and sugars, how sensitive the body is to insulin, and even how cholesterol is managed 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The production of thyroid hormones is controlled by signals from certain regions of the brain (the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland). The brain releases hormones like TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) to tell the thyroid when to make more or less of these hormones 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since thyroid hormones are involved in so many bodily processes, keeping the thyroid healthy is important for overall well-being, especially for energy, weight, temperature regulation, and metabolism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Problems?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThyroid problems can affect many parts of the body, and the symptoms can vary depending on whether the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism)1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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