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thyroids. |
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by emmie  (June 2007) (rank 31st) |
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Over active thyroid
An over active thyroid is also known as hyperthyroidism .
This means having an over active thyroid gland. It results in an exess of the thyroid hormones, which speeds up your own body functions.
Symptoms
Restlessneess , anxiety and weight loss
Need
medication to treat.
Under active thyroid
under active thyroid is also known as hypothyroidism . This occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. This tends to slow down the body functions .
symptoms
Tiredness , constipation and sensitive to the coldness.
medication is needed.
All of the above dont really sound much to worry about but it is my dad has this and when his thyroid is over active he constantly eats and gets really big and lazzy and struggles to get up and it is upsetting to see.
When his thyroid is under active he does not feel like eating but has lots of energy and can get around easier than when it is overacive but it is mostly overactive and this has caused him to have 2 heart attacks .
Thanks .
Lexi xxx
