thyroid

= Thyroid Disorders = = =



Thyroid Disorders is a Non-infections disease. There are scientifically 2 types of Thyroid. -Hyperthyroidism It's when the thyroid produces too much hormone, energy uses faster then normal we do.

- Hypothyroidism It's when the thyroid produces not enough hormone, energy uses slower then it does.

The most common thyroid disorder is Hyperthyroidism. People of all age can get it. However, woman have more chance to get it than man. = =

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You can get it just because your thyroid simply have some problems. = ﻿ =

You get hyperthyroidism if you...
====Always feel nervous and melancholy====

[[image:http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9551/th18042.gif]] Heart beat go faster then others
Easy to insomnia = = = = Lose weight even though you eat normally Often get headache

Luckily, it can be cured. There are two methods to cure it : =Medication= This is the simplest way to cure the symptom. The patients should eat medicine of fixed amount and on time. After eating for 1 to 2 years, dose can be tapered.

= Surgery= Some patients would choose to do a surgery because they think the medication is not convenient or they are allergy to the medicine

**Develop good habits !!**
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Adequate absorb of calories and nutrition. = = = = Adequate rest, avoid staying up late. Avoid alcohol and smoke. Be positive.

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