Thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes thyroid hormones. Sometimes, the thyroid gland produces too much or too less of these hormones. Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism and can cause many of the body’s functions to speed up. Whereas, when the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone, the situation is called hypothyroidism.
The disease is very common worldwide. India too carries a significant burden of thyroid. Is has been estimated that around 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid. Thyroid disease is different from other diseases in terms of its ease of diagnosis, ease of medical treatment, and the relative visibility that even a small amount of swelling of thyroid offers to the treating physician.
Affected age group
Age: 0-20 | 8%
Age: 21-44 | 52%
Age: 45-64 | 28%
Age: 65 & older | 12%
Symptoms of Thyroid
- Forgetfulness
- Aches and pains
- Getting tired easily
- Menstrual changes
- High cholesterol levels
- Nervousness and tremors
- Mental fogginess and tremors
Worse effects
- Goiter
- Infertility
- Myxedema
- Birth defects
- Heart problems
- Mental health issue
Diet tips for thyroid
- Limit sweets
- Skip table salt
- Add good fats
- Limit dietary stress
- Reduce caffeine intake
- Drink plenty of water
- Increase your fiber intake
- Limiting simple carbs and sugar
- Eliminate heavily processed foods
- Antioxidant rich fruits & vegetables