Archive for Hypothyroidism
Britt-Marie Tore Gard on the problem of measuring hormones in blood:
Britt-Marie Tore Gard for hypothyroidism and problems around the disease, article from svenskpress.se
The disease is hypothyroidism caused by low thyroid function, which means lack of energy and symptoms such as morbid fatigue ensues. Britt-Marie Tore Gard questioning the diagnosis is so often missed.
Low thyroid function is normal but the diagnosis is missed too often. It calls the American endocrinologist and hypotyreossjuka James K. Rone "The Thyroid Paradox." The theory says is not consistent with reason, and many patients understand exactly how, as a great paradox. When laboratory values show "healthy" but the fatigue feel invincible and sense tells one that it is not normal, it will be easily frustrated.
Treat the patient, not laboratory says many doctors but some endocrinologists say the opposite, treating the laboratory values and not the patient.
The thyroid gland is the body's largest endocrine organ. It produces hormones (T4), which manages the body's energy production. T4 goes directly from the thyroid gland into the bloodstream and then get to the tissue where it is converted to T3 - energy. It is therefore clear that a properly functioning thyroid system is essential for our health and vitality.
In a healthy person does these three functions:
1st HPT axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid-axis)
2nd The peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
3rd Transport proteins in serum (T4)
When determining whether a person is hypotyreossjuk one must also take into account the so-called "wild card factors" - stress, hunger, disease, drugs - that may also contribute to disorders of the thyroid gland and its function in the body.
However, it is routine today to test only the HPT axis in hypotyreota patients. This is done by testing the TSH in the blood and can cause many problems are missed. Blood tests measure not, for example mitochondrial function (the body's energy factories), and does not show that T3 will really into them and can act.
Laboratory tests may not say everything, instead, the doctor must sit down and listen to the patient and what problems he has right. All people have individual frame of reference with regard to laboratory tests, and the problem is not in the diagnosis of those whose blood tests show abnormal levels but with normal values, which are still sick.
Right understanding and recognition of hypothyroidism would prevent much suffering in humans. In addition, medical and social costs could decrease dramatically.
Read the article in its original format here: Britt-Marie Tore Gard: Hypothyroidism and problems around the disease
The disease hypothyroidism due to an underperforming thyroid. The thyroid gland sits at the front of the neck and produces among other things, the hormone T4 to T3 triggers that control the body's energy. An underperforming thyroid gland produces therefore less of these hormones, leading to, among other pathological fatigue, which is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism.
There are 150 different symptoms of hypothyroidism and it can be difficult to diagnose the disease. This has left many with the disease do not receive help but are tired and have other problems unnecessarily. There are many who do not seek help because they got used to energy shortages and other symptoms. When you suffer from hypothyroidism occurs is no marked change, but the disease will gradually over several years.
By disseminating information about the thyroid, we can help more people to seek treatment for their problems. So that the sick get well.
