With the development of laboratory research made possible identification of the preclinical hypothyroidism (subclinical) level, that is, in cases where the patient has no signs of illness. This is very important because early treatment may prevent complications of hypothyroidism.

What is subclinical hypothyroidism and how to identify

Subclinical hypothyroidism - a form of thyroid dysfunction that has not manifested any symptoms of the disease. This form of the disease is detected a certain hormone levels. An indication of subclinical hypothyroidism is considered to increase the amount of blood in the pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones, so at the slightest, seemingly inconspicuous reducing its function increases the amount of TSH). At the same time blood is found normal or slightly reduced amount of thyroid hormones.

Subclinical hypothyroidism is common in different areas in different ways, from 2 to 18% depending on age and gender. Most often it occurs in women, especially in the elderly. Observation of these patients for a number of years has shown that the symptoms of the disease appear almost half of them in about five years.

Basically it or destruction of thyroid tissue with a reduction of its functions, a violation of the synthesis of thyroid hormones Thyroid hormones: mechanism of action and physiological effects , The effect on the thyroid toxic substances including some pharmaceuticals.

Signs of subclinical hypothyroidism

Subclinical hypothyroidism theory suggests a complete lack of evidence of thyroid dysfunction. That less, with the possible detection of abnormalities in various kinds of metabolism, including the basal metabolism.

Due to the metabolic function may suffer some internal organs and systems. For example, in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism is often a decrease in the general background mood, until the Depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood , Anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease? , There are some slight signs of memory impairment, attention. All these signs are reduced to background replacement therapy with thyroid hormones.

This clear symptoms, which would speak about the decline of thyroid function, not detected. Complaints patients themselves are usually limited to increased weakness and fatigue.

However, not all so simple, today revealed that subclinical hypothyroidism suffer from fat metabolism, which can lead on the one hand to an increase in body weight, and on the other - to the development of atherosclerosis and its ischemic heart disease with angina and prospect myocardial infarction. The use of replacement therapy at this early stage of the disease sometimes led to the restoration of metabolic processes and reduce angina attacks.

Thyroid hormones exert multiple effects on the circulatory organs. Under their influence, change indicators such as heart rate, myocardial contractility, blood flow, blood pressure, peripheral vascular resistance. Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism are marked the same change of the heart, as well as the presence of clinical signs, such as signs of thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart muscle in the left ventricle, which indicates the hard work of the heart.

Subclinical hypothyroidism may be transient, that is transitory. Such a reduction in thyroid function can occur in various forms of thyroiditis, and then, after some time, thyroid function can be restored. Transient hypothyroidism can occur after thyroid surgery The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones , Medication, oppressing its function, drugs, lithium, potassium perchlorate. In order to identify how to change the function of the thyroid gland, blood tests should be repeated after six months on hormones.

Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism

The attitude to the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism in endocrinologists ambiguous: some recommend, in this case replacement therapy and some do not. In most cases, the decision to treat is taken individually. An exception is the detection of subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy, in which case the treatment is given is necessary. If, however, this treatment is prescribed, it should be under the control of the laboratory studies.

Subclinical hypothyroidism is not yet fully understood, however, identify him is of practical importance.

Galina Romanenko

Thyroid disease are many and varied. A number of diseases have clearly marked signs and symptoms, and require immediate treatment. A part of the thyroid disease Thyroid disease - women at risk Such as cyst microcysts thyroid or polycystic asymptomatic, do not disturb the patient, and often do not need treatment. The conclusion, which gives the doctor after the US - microcysts thyroid - often disturbing and even frightening patients. However, this condition is not critical and the more a cause for panic.

What microcysts thyroid

Microcysts are small saccular formations located in the thyroid gland The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones   and evidence of restructuring its fabric. Often the cause of microcysts acts iodine deficiency in the body. In some cases, microcysts may increase in size and be reborn as goiter or large brush. As a rule, microcysts multiple, rarely found isolated one small cyst. This condition does not require treatment, usually microcysts resolve independently. When microcysts growth (up to three centimeters or more) prescribe appropriate therapy. In all other cases, the patient is under a watchful and regularly undergo thyroid ultrasound Thyroid ultrasound - to examine the evidence .

Traditional methods of treatment microcysts

Although not that special medical treatment for getting rid of microcysts thyroid gland is not required, it is possible to use the methods of the national treatment:

• Tincture of sorrel

For the preparation of infusions necessary to dig out the roots of sorrel in the late summer or early fall. The roots should be thoroughly washed, planed, chips and put in a quart jar. Then pour half a liter of the roots need vodka, close the jar and put in a dark place to infuse for two weeks. Take one tablespoon three times daily. Continue treatment is necessary, until the end of infusion. After a repeat course two or three times every six months.

• Walnuts

To prepare the tincture will need a glass partition from the walnuts. The raw materials pour a quart jar and pour half a liter of vodka. Infuse be in a dark place for one week. Take necessary tincture three times a day for one tablespoon while eating for ten days. Then you need to make a seven-day break, and then repeat the reception. The course of treatment is three months.

• Oats

For the treatment of thyroid microcysts need to make oats (the infusion should be very strong). Towel to moisten cooked crust, wrap them to the neck, and on top dry cloth. These packs are made at night to dry towels. The course of treatment is one - three months. Oats normalizes the thyroid gland and restores its function hormonopoietic.

• Collection of herbs

Mix one tablespoon of herb Leonurus and mint leaves Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness Add chopped valerian roots (three tablespoons) and two tablespoons pounded hawthorn fruit. One tablespoon of the resulting mixture, pour one cup of boiling water and infuse it in a thermos for thirty minutes. Then infusion of strain and take half cup twice a day before meals. Course duration is one month. After a ten-day break, the treatment should be repeated.

• Cherry bark

To prepare the tincture is necessary to fill in the liter jar half-liter of cherry bark withered half a liter of vodka. Bank to close the lid and put in a dark place for three weeks. Take the infusion should be prepared according to one tablespoon three times a day for half an hour before meals. Continue treatment is necessary to complete disappearance microcysts thyroid.

• Stems of rye

To prepare the broth you must take a handful of stalks of rye (about three tablespoons) Pour one liter of boiling water and simmer for thirty minutes. Then strain the resulting broth, cool and drink throughout the day in small sips. The duration of treatment is one month. After a two-week break course of treatment should be repeated.

Anna Sozinova