Top 10 Hypothyroid Symptoms In Men

(Zimbio) If you know the most common signs of hypothyroidism in men, then it would not be hard for you to know if you are suffering with it. However, men tend to disregard any symptoms or do not pay attention to any medical problems. In fact, they are even more comfortable with natural remedies and treatment than going to the doctor.

An under-active thyroid in men, which is usually caused by conditions such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, thyroid surgery, and iodine-deficiency, happens when the thyroid gland is not able to secrete the right amounts of Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine.

Although hypothyroidism in men is less likely to develop, it is important to know how to prevent or treat this condition otherwise it will get worse.

Below are the HYPOTHYROIDISM IN MEN SYMPTOMS to watch out:
1. Always weak and tired.
2. Soreness on the muscles and joints.
3. Gaining weight even if you don’t eat much.
4. The skin becomes dry and falling hair.
5. Constipation,
6. Impaired hearing and vision.
7. Hoarseness in voice.
8. Decreased memory and concentration.
9. Intolerance to cold.
10. Swelling of the arms and legs.

The problem with hypothyroidism is that it is hard to recognize and even some physicians are still not familiar with it. In fact, it is usually misdiagnosed with other disorders.

Foods To Avoid for A Healthy Thyroid

The thyroid, that small pear-shaped gland located just below the neck, can be a source of lot of pain if it does not function properly. The gland is supposed to produce thyroid hormones that are used by nearly every cell in the body which must be produced and secreted in determined amounts for the normal functioning of body organs. The problem arises when the gland becomes either overactive or under-active and produces higher or lower amounts of hormones than what are required by the body. Both conditions produce numerous symptoms of thyroid problems that include increased sensitivity to cold, joint pains, uncontrollable weight gain, fatigue, dizziness, ringing in the ears, memory problems, hair loss, constipation, dry skin and brittle nails.

Herbs can provide natural thyroid support. A wide range of treatment modalities like medication, surgery and radioiodine therapy exist in conventional medicine. Irrespective of the treatment option that you may chose, it should be kept in mind that there are foods that promote thyroid health and those that aggravate the condition. While foods that provide extra iodine and omega 3 fatty acids are good for thyroid health, there are also certain foods that induce the formation of goiter (abnormally enlarged thyroid).

Iodine is crucial to the production of thyroid hormones. Very little iodine is required for normal production of thyroid hormones, and iodized salt is usually enough for providing the amount required. However, there are foods that block iodine uptake (goitrogens) and can bring to naught the benefits of consuming iodized salt.

Dietary vegetable oils, hydrogenated fats and polyunsaturated oils were introduced only in the last century in America. It is most likely that these are the cause behind the increased incidence of thyroid disease in the country. The overdependence on peanuts, peanut butter and soy products in the normal American diet seems to be taking its toll.

Soy and soy products are emerging as ‘villain number one’. Studies that relate to the transmission and control of thyroid diseases reveal that nearly one third of teenagers with autoimmune thyroid problem were more likely to have been fed on soy formula as infants. The most common source of hydrogenated fats and polyunsaturated oils are soybeans.

Cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli are also considered to contain gootrogens and inhibit production of thyroid hormones.

Abnormal weight gain that defies explanation is one of the major symptoms of a thyroid problem. Recent studies now point that an under-active thyroid might be the number one cause of weight problems. A thyroid-friendly diet is actually about consuming limited amounts of foods that contain goitrogens and totally avoiding oils that block iodine.