Hypothyroidism

How avi helps you with hypothyroidism

Whether weight gain, fatigue or cycle disorders: An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can, as well as hyperthyroidism result in numerous complaints. Fortunately, this clinical picture is easily treatable — with the preparation L-thyroxine, the body's missing substitutes hormones. Our experienced doctors are at your side with these and other medical measures in the fight against hypothyroidism at all our locations.

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What is hypothyroidism?

A functioning thyroid is based on three instances. The first is the “release hormone” TRH, which is produced in the hypothalamus. This activates another part of the brain, the pituitary gland, which then releases the “stimulation hormone” TSH. Once in the bloodstream, TSH finally reaches the thyroid gland and ultimately stimulates it to release the hormones T3 and T4.

However, if there is hypothyroidism, the organ produces too few of these two hormones. A pathological deficiency condition, which in particular women From affects 50 years of age.

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When is it hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism can be divided into three Different forms of diagnosis are available. These are:

• Primary hypothyroidism in which the organ produces too few hormones of its own. During a laboratory test, this is reflected in reduced T3 and T4 values combined with increased TRH and TSH values
• secondary hypothyroidism in which the pituitary gland is disturbed. This part of the brain normally releases the stimulating hormone TSH. In this form, neither T3, T4 nor TSH can be detected in the blood
• Tertiary hypothyroidism in which the hypothalamus, which usually produces the release hormone TRH, is disturbed. As a result, both TSH, T3 and T4 values are reduced

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What are the triggers of hypothyroidism?

To the most common triggers Hypothyroidism includes:

• Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis as a result of which the body's own antibodies destroy thyroid tissue
• Thyroid surgery
• various medications
• severe iodine deficiency

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What are the possible symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Die typical symptoms Hypothyroidism includes:

• listlessness
• weight gain
• Chills
• constipation
• brittle hair and hair loss
• reduced sweat production
• slowed heartbeat
• reduced reflexes
• especially for women: cycle disorders including missed periods

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Treatment of hypothyroidism at avi

Successful treatment of hypothyroidism is provided by avi medicated about L-thyroxine. Taken for life substituted This for those affected Efficient lack of thyroid hormones. regular blood checks, initially every six months and later once a year, guarantee the optimal long-term dosage of this proven therapy.

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