Many people care to know as many information as possible related to what they are interested. Medical problems lead to a desperate need of information for the patients and their close ones. Thyroid problems are able to change your life permanently and that is why we felt like answering to some general questions about thyroid problems might help the ones in need.



First of all people want to know if it is treatable. It is good to know that thyroid problems are generally easy to treat. Before answering to this question it is good to know that thyroid produces two primary hormones thyroxine T4 and triiodothyronine T3. These hormones travel through the bloodstream and help the metabolic process to develop without problems. In case the thyroid does not produce enough hormones the metabolic process slows down. The treatment for this phase is Oroxine. This medication contains thyroxine and it is necessary in replacing or supply the number of T4 in the body. It is certain that the body needs to get used to this tablet but the effects will be seen.

Another question refers at the hereditary possibility for thyroid problems. Unfortunately thyroid disorders have a distinct genetic link. All autoimmune problems have a genetic link, not only thyroid disorders so they can go from parents to children.

People even wonder if TV radiations may lead to thyroid disorders. Their belief is not true but we might say that radiations from nuclear explosions and radiation leaks will surely affect the thyroid. An example for this situation is the people in Ukraine. In 1986, after the severe fallout from Chernobyl the number of suffering people increased significantly. The standard practice in that time was iodine. Iodine tablets helped people to reduce the amount of RAI in their body.

Prevention is also a frequently asked question but the answer is not at expectations. There is so less to do in order to prevent the autoimmune thyroid conditions. There are two situations here. If the person has a genetic predisposition to these conditions them it is little to do. If not it is recommended to avoid nervousness and to follow an iodine diet.

Too much iodine can also lead to problems especially for persons with predisposition to Graves? disease for whom iodine may trigger the disease.

Iodine is found in kelp, iodine antiseptic, iodine water purifiers and not last in iodine salt.

Not only excess iodine can cause thyroid disorders but a diet high in soy too. These types of diets may lead to goitres.