Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Most Common Thyroid Symptoms in Men You Should be Aware

By Carol Manning


Symptoms of hypothyroidism in men can easily be detected if you are familiar with it. The problem with a lot of male is that they tend to ignore their health issues and are less likely to visit a doctor than women. They prefer home remedies and natural treatments than submit for a health check.

The usual reasons of hypothyroidism are the Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and when a person underwent surgery on his thyroid. It is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland is unsuccessful in producing sufficient T3 and T4 which are very important in some of the major functions of the body.

It is a fact that females are more susceptible to be suffering from this condition compared to that in males. This is the reason why most discussions that we find online are for women only. However, it is very important for us to know more about hypothyroidism in men, its treatment, and its prevention.

Also, the symptoms of thyroid problems in males and females are a little bit dissimilar. It also varies depending on many factors like how long he has been suffering with the condition and his age. The signs affect the physical and mental health of the patient considering that the thyroid gland is one of the most important parts of our body system.

Below are the HYPOTHYROIDISM IN MEN SYMPTOMS to watch out:

Fatigued and sluggishness, pains on the muscle and joint area, uncontrolled gaining of weight, hair loss and dryness on skin and nails, problems in seeing and hearing, change in voice, problems remembering things and concentrating, cold intolerance, and puffiness on the arms and legs

One of the most difficult parts about this problem is that it is not easy to detect it. There are even cases in which physicians erroneously diagnose the symptoms and therefore, making it harder to remedy. According to groups of medical practitioners concerned on this matter, it is advisable for older men and women to get themselves checked regularly. They push for blood tests, physical exams and even thyroid-stimulating hormone tests.

Additionally, there are many people who are more susceptible to having issues with their thyroid. For example, those who have history of goiter or those who previously had radiation treatment because of their thyroid. Men who are also in their 60s and above and have a family history of goiter problems are considered to be high risks.

It is very important to visit a medical professional immediately as soon as these thyroid symptoms in men are observed. It is much easier to treat it when it is still on its early stage.




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