Constant fatigue and sleepiness - a sign of thyroid?

Is fatigue, drowsiness, and depression that are increasing day by day a normal condition or a sign of a serious illness? Endocrinologist Kamila Tabeeva answered this question and shared important information about thyroid disorders.

According to her, thyroid disorders can disrupt daily life and seriously affect a person's mental and physical state. Also, many patients ignore fatigue without timely solutions, not even thinking about the reasons behind it.

"In practice, we often encounter symptoms such as general weakness, drowsiness, memory problems, swelling in the body, depression and mental instability in patients. Unfortunately, such conditions are often associated with daily stress, poor nutrition or poor sleep. However, this can be one of the subtle but serious symptoms of thyroid diseases," says the doctor.

With a decrease in thyroid function (hypothyroidism), the body experiences a lack of energy and a loss of alertness. Sometimes patients note that they cannot get rid of fatigue even after sleep and do not have the strength to perform even simple daily tasks. This condition is often confused with ordinary fatigue, but it may be due to hormonal imbalance.

In the opposite case, similar conditions can be observed with thyrotoxicosis, that is, excessive production of thyroid hormones. But in this case, additional symptoms appear - increased heart rate, increased sweating, trembling hands and rapid weight loss.

According to the specialist, fatigue caused by thyroid problems has a special feature: it is so strong that patients sometimes say that they cannot lift their heads from the pillow. No matter how much sleep they get, they do not feel refreshed. There is a constant feeling of heaviness in the body, mental restlessness, and even frequent crying spells.

Therefore, if you were previously energetic and active, and have just noticed a sharp change in your physical and mental state - do not ignore this condition. Perhaps you need an examination by an endocrinologist and a full set of tests.

Monitoring the health of the thyroid gland is an important guarantee of maintaining the overall quality of life and mental stability. Therefore, do not ignore any "signal" sent by your body - a timely examination can return the zest for life to you. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!