Thyroid imbalances in men
Thyroid imbalances in men are very common in today's society — and rarely a problem of the thyroid alone.
The thyroid cannot function by itself
Thyroid imbalances in men are very common in today's society. The thyroid works in conjunction with other endocrine organs like the adrenals, pituitary, pancreas, liver and reproductive organs.
The thyroid is required to work harder if other organs such as the liver or adrenal glands have been overworked or overstimulated by stress, food allergies, poor diet and lack of sleep. Often a thyroid imbalance may be due to an iodine deficiency.
Thyroid function is evaluated by blood levels of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free T4 or T3 (thyroid hormones) and thyroid antibodies.
Low thyroid function
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Hair thinning
- Dry skin
- Weight gain
- Cold hands and feet
- Depression
- Slowed sensory reactions
- Menstrual irregularities
- Muscle cramps
- Puffy face and hands
- Fertility problems
Overactive thyroid
- Goiter (swelling of the thyroid)
- Nervousness
- Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Easy to fatigue
- Intolerance to heat
- Excessive sweating
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Weight loss
Let's look at the whole picture.
Contact Dr. Christina today to learn more about thyroid balance.