Signs and Symptom of Thyroid Problems

One of the most common thyroid conditions is known as hyperthyroidism.
Those with hyperthyroidism experience the effects of an overactive thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism, like almost all other thyroid disorders occur most commonly in women, with hyperthyroidism being particularly common between ages 20-40.

One of types from hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes your own immune system to attack your thyroid gland and stimulate it to produce excessive amounts of the two thyroid hormones. Though the precise nature of the genetic abnormality is not known at this time, it is known to be passed on in families.

Signs and symptom of this thyroid problems can include:

- Feeling warm
- Weakness and fatigue
- Increased perspiration
- Accelerated heartbeat
- Trembling hands
- Weight loss
- Irritability / anxiety
- Loose or frequent stools
- Menstrual changes
- Eye problems - such as irritation and general discomfort
- Infertility

Other type of hypothyroidism are Hashimoto’s disease.
Like Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease also an autoimmune disease that cause the bodies immune system to attack the thyroid gland.
In addition to the common symptoms of thyroid problems related to Hashimoto’s disease can also lead to: a goiter, depression, heart problems, and birth defects.

Signs and symptoms of this thyroid problems can include:

- Fatigue
- Depression
- Sluggishness
- Sensation of feeling cold
- Weight gain of 5–10 pounds
- Dry hair and skin
- Constipation, less frequent bowel movements
- Menstrual changes

Other type of thyroid condition is thyroid nodules.
Thyroid nodules characterized by a lump or swelling in the thyroid gland itself.
While the vast majority of thyroid nodules are very small, and often unnoticeable by the individual with the nodules, thyroid nodules can grow to readily detectable, ranging from a half inch (or one centimeter) to several inches across.

Thyroid nodules are not caused by an underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid. Moreover, often, they project no real physical symptoms, and are either only detected incidentally during a physical examination or brought to attention when they begin to present pain in the neck or affect normal swallowing and/or breathing.
While the vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign, the possibility of malignancy or cancerous cells in the nodule is always a concern when abnormally large thyroid nodules are discovered.