The metabolism and energy, body weight, mood and emotional state are influenced by the endocrine system. Therefore, especial attention deserves thyroiditis or inflammation of the thyroid gland in women - the symptoms and treatment of this pathology have been studied for more than 100 years, which indicates the acute urgency of the problem. Fortunately, the intensive development of medicine can quickly eliminate it and restore the balance of hormones.
Causes of inflammation of the thyroid gland in women
Thyroiditis can develop against the background of the following factors:
- exposure to radiation;
- endemic goiter;
- hormonal splash;
- hereditary predisposition;
- immune disorders;
- viral and bacterial infections;
- thyroid cancer;
- an overabundance of iodine in the body;
- adenoma of the thyroid gland ;
- adverse environmental conditions;
- work in harmful production;
- trauma of the thyroid gland;
- diseases of the lymphatic system;
- fungal lung infection;
- tonsillitis;
- syphilis;
- tuberculosis;
- postpartum condition.
Symptoms and signs of inflammation of the thyroid gland in women
The clinical picture with thyroiditis varies depending on the form of the disease. Among the common symptoms can be noted:
- an increase in the size of the endocrine organ;
- density and swelling of the neck;
- sharp and causeless weight loss;
- difficulty in swallowing food and water;
- excessive sweating;
- cardiopalmus;
- irritability;
- weakness, especially at the end of the evening;
- increased regional lymph nodes;
- increased body temperature;
- pain or discomfort in the thyroid gland;
- tremor of hands ;
- chills;
- headache;
- hoarseness of voice;
- difficulty in speaking;
- visual impairment;
- a noticeable pulsation in the vessels of the neck;
- noise in ears.
Treatment of inflammation of the thyroid gland in women
To cope with a thyroiditis it is possible only under the sensitive guidance of the endocrinologist. The doctor selects an individual therapy plan in accordance with such indicators:
- form of the disease;
- presence of concomitant violations;
- functioning of the thyroid gland;
- level of production of hormones;
- age;
- physiological characteristics of the patient.
As a rule, the ailment under consideration is well treatable with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and hormonal agents. With a strong increase in the thyroid gland, surgical intervention is indicated.