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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
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What Causes Thyroid Problems?
Copyright © 2005 Sara Brown
Thyax
http://www.thyax.us/



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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