Thyroid symptoms in men
It is seen that hypothyroidism is more prevalent in women
than men… but what are the thyroid symptoms in men? How can it be treated?
Before answering the above questions, first let’s understand
what hypothyroidism is. The thyroid gland is the energy factory of your body
which produces thyroid hormones and transfers it to other organs of your body all
the way through the bloodstream. When your gland becomes under active your body
is lacking with requisite level of hormones and your holistic well-being is
shattered.
Analysts say that chances
of hypothyroidism in women are 4 to 5 women in 1,000 and for men it is 0.6 to
0.9 men per 1,000. Although thyroid disease is more rampant in women,
nevertheless men also suffer from hypothyroidism. Though thyroid symptoms in
men may to some extent differ from women, they too go through excess of
tiredness and feel depressed.
Under active thyroid symptoms in men
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Cold intolerance
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Feeling drained and exhausted
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Drying of skin
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Painful bowel movements and constipation
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Feeling over-stressed and depressed
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Concentration problems
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Weight gain
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High cholesterol
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Loss of muscle mass and strength
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Excessive hair fall/balding
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Fertility issues
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Reduced sexual drive
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Problem is erection/erectile dysfunction
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Low testosterone levels
Though the above is the partial list of the indications, thyroid
symptoms in men is similar to women except few variations.
Either a man or woman with hypothyroidism may perhaps feel particularly
cold, even in a warm room. Weakness, low energy, weight gain, constipation,
depression and lethargy are common.
Hypothyroidism can also cause fertility troubles in
men, because hypothyroidism may usher overproduction of a pituitary hormone
called prolactin. Too much prolactin may cause a slump in the production of
testosterone, which supports sperm production.
If you have an incident of experiencing any of the above
indications including erectile dysfunction, it may be the under active thyroid
symptoms in men. Consult your doctor and get your thyroid levels tested. Treating
hypothyroidism is normally done by prescribing artificially made hormone pills
to match the lacking hormones. A proper treatment will possible undo these
thyroid symptoms in men.
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