The thyroid gland is a constituent of the endocrine system. It is located on the neck and synthesizes hormones that are important for maintaining the body's homeostasis at the right level. Symptoms of thyroid disease in women are often difficult to determine, since with ailments there is usually a hormonal failure, which adversely affects the functioning of the whole organism.
Signs and symptoms of thyroid disease in women - goiter and knots
A goiter is a disease in which there is an increase in the thyroid gland. This is usually due to a lack of iodine. Most often this situation develops during lactation and during pregnancy - it is at this time that the organism catastrophically lacks this element. The thyroid gland increases in volume to compensate for the absence of iodine.
If the body can not eliminate the shortage - hot or cold nodes may appear. In addition, this condition threatens with organ dysfunction.
Usually the symptoms of an ailment can be seen only visually. If the goiter inflates to a large size, it can cause breathing problems, as it will put pressure on the trachea. This is especially noticeable during exercise. In addition, there are problems with swallowing and hoarseness. The latter is due to an inflamed recurrent nerve, located in the larynx.
Symptoms of thyroid disease in women - adenoma
Adenoma shchitovidki is a benign tumor. In form, it resembles an oval or round knot. The capsule is clearly expressed. The disease develops slowly. It occurs in people of any age. Most often, the representatives of the weak half.
If the growth process for some reason accelerated - there may be problems due to squeezing the nearest areas. There is a potential threat of becoming cancer.
The disease is most common in women after 40 years. Despite the fact that the adenoma does not go to other areas, it is still considered a dangerous disease.
The ailment affects the thyroid gland so that a larger volume of hormones begins to be released than usual. This dulls the function of the pituitary gland, reduces the production of thyrotropin. In addition, other tissues related to this organ also reduce productivity.
The main symptoms are:
- hormonal failure ;
- the appearance of problems in the body that were not previously observed;
- pain in the neck;
- inconvenient breathing (at the start of the stage).
What symptoms of thyroid disease in women are manifested in cyst?
The thyroid cyst is a benign tumor of small size that has a colloidal filling. It is slowly developing. With timely detection and proper therapy, you can cure without problems.
Usually the disease develops slowly without any symptoms. Most often, it is found when testing the endocrine system for other diseases. The first signs appear only when the formation becomes large - it can reach up to three centimeters in diameter and even become visible visually. As the tumor grows, it begins to bring discomfort, which must be paid attention for quick treatment. In the initial stages, conservative technology is used. Sometimes the cyst itself resolves. There are several main signs of the appearance of this ailment:
- sore throat;
- hoarse and unusual voice timbre;
- pain in the throat and head, which has no other explanation;
- chills ;
- change of the contours of the neck;
- sometimes enlarged lymph nodes.
Symptoms of thyroid disease in women - cancer
Cancer of the thyroid gland is a malignant tumor. The main cause is heredity.
There are no specific signs indicating this disease.
- rapid growth of the tumor and its movement;
- hoarseness;
- enlarged lymph glands.
Another implicit, but possible symptom of thyroid disease in women is a cough. There is a feeling of sore throat and shortness of breath. Rapid treatment in the early stages guarantees the greatest possible recovery.