It is believed that about 30 per cent of people in Bangladesh are now suffering from thyroid complications. Thyroid problems are generally more common in women than in men. The butterfly-shaped gland at the front of our throat is called the thyroid. Thyroid hormone is secreted from this gland. This hormone plays an important role in human growth, development, physiological and metabolic processes. If excessive or insufficient amount of hormones secrete from this gland, various problems may arise in the body. These conditions can affect people of all ages, including men, women, infants, teenagers and the elderly. However, women are more likely to be affected than men.
According to a study, one in eight women in the country suffers from hypothyroidism caused by inadequate amount of thyroid hormone secretion. Thyroid disorders may show up through various health consitions, including fatigue, weight fluctuations, mood swings, sleep disturbances, changes in heart rate, energy levels, metabolism, bone health, pregnancy and brain function.
It can also intensify hair and skin problems, cause constipation, irregular menstruation or excessive menstruation in women. At first, most patients do not understand that the problem has been caused by excessive or insufficient thyroid hormone secretion.
Due to lack of awareness among people, thyroid patients do not want to take treatment. Sometimes the affected people do not understand the problem they are undergoing as there are no significant symptoms of this disease. As a result, it remains undetected in many cases. Due to this, various complications may arise later. Therefore, it is important to be aware of this disease. If you are conscious of the signs or symptoms of thyroid diseases, you could easily take treatment and stay fine. It is a treatable disease and we just need to be aware of this. And if any suspicious symptoms appear, a hormone specialist must be consulted.
Ashikujaman Syed,
Foreign Service Officer,
Anhui Haikang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd,
Anqing, China,
syedashikujaman@yahoo.com
