Leaving hypothyroidism untreated
“I
have underactive thyroid functioning… but I’m just ignoring it. Does leaving
hypothyroidism untreated is wrong and will it hurt my health?”
Can you imagine
what will happen if you do not treat low thyroid properly? Hypothyroidism is one
of the most widespread thyroid ailments wherein your thyroid gland fail to
produce the essential hormones that is generally obligatory for your body’s incessant
and healthy functioning. So leaving hypothyroidism untreated can cause you
multitude of predicaments to your health and encroach your overall well-being.
Untreated thyroid can cause Goiter
When
you don’t take your thyroid condition in to account, your thyroid gland will
grow bigger than its usual size as a result of regular stimulation of the gland
as your pituitary gland sends TSH(Thyroid Stimulating Hormones) to make your
thyroid gland to produce more hormones. This condition is called Goiter, which
can create hassles even in gulping down your food and water.
Leaving hypothyroidism untreated can cause heart ailments
High
risk of heart diseases is linked with untreated hypothyroidism due to increased
LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels for people with under active thyroid.
Sometimes it can also cause an enlarged heart or heart failure.
Ignoring hypothyroidism can lead to Fatigue, Depression and Memory loss
You
could turn out to be so fatigued and depressed and feel problematical even to
perform routine day activities. Mental slowing down and memory loss are also
linked with leaving hypothyroidism untreated.
Prolonged and untreated underactive thyroid causes Myxdema Coma
When
thyroid levels in the body gets tremendously low, it can lead to a life
threatening condition called myxdema coma.
Not paying attention to your thyroid may lead to infertility
Leaving
hypothyroidism untreated can cause problems in conceiving and it can cause
infertility.
Untreated hypothyroidism in pregnancy
When you conceive
and pay no heed to under active thyroid, it may result in miscarriage, premature
birth or birth defects and serious intellectual disabilities and developmental
issues in the child.
Thyroid symptoms
may be so benign that it is easy to ignore. But if not observed, it can intrude
your health and well-being. It is suggested to do a blood test to know your
thyroid hormones level for every 5 years if you are over 35 years of age and
especially if you are a woman and have a family history of hypothyroidism,
frequent testing is recommended. Proper treatment for your thyroid disease is
necessary as leaving hypothyroidism untreated can impose multiple health
problems.
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