Question 1

what do thyroid problems in men cause?

Accepted Answer

Same as others: We are not that special.  Thyroid problem in men will cause the same symptoms as in women (minus the menstruation symptoms, of course). Hypothyroid: fatigue, hair loss, hoarse voice, slower speech, depressed, brittle nails, dry skin, feeling cold, constipation, weight gain...Hyperthyroid: nervousness, fast heartbeat, weight loss, feeling hot, trouble sleeping, tremot, pooping too much...

Question 2

if not chewing food up good, can that cause under active thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely : Doesn't matter how much you chew it will not activate your thyroid. You need thyroid supplement. Please stay with your levothyroxine. It is a good habit to chew your food well but nothing to do with your thyroid function.

Question 3

if i have thyroid problems, could another organ or system be malfunctioning to cause it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not common: The pituitary gland secretes TSH under the control of hypothalamic trh. Dysfunction of either organ can cause thyroid dysfunction.

Question 4

if my grandma has thyroid problems could i and what causes bad thyroid or what makes it bad?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There are some forms of thyroid disorders that are inherited, like graves disease and hashimoto's (chronic autoimmune thyroiditis).  There are different forms of thyroid dysfunction like over active and under active thyroid.  They have different symptoms like fast heart rate for overactive (hyperthyroid).  Thyroid cancer can also be hereditary.  If you have concerns for your risk, see your doctor.

Question 5

thyroid problems cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An overactive thyroid can cause dizziness by causing the heart to race. An underactive thyroid may cause dizziness by causing the heart to run too slowly.

Question 6

can amberen cause thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Amberen: Is a unique vitamin supplement.  It is all natural and animal studies, toxicology and clinical trials with amberen did not reveal any significant adverse reaction or side effects.  The vitamins in it would not be considered harmful in any way to the thyroid gland.

Question 7

can thyroid problems cause sleep issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you're hypothyroid (underactive) you may well be tired all the time because you will feel like you're "out of gas". If you are hyperthyroid, you may suffer from insomnia which will also make you feel tired. Additionally, being on "overdrive" all the time with an over active thyroid will also leave you feeling tired.

Question 8

can having parathyroidectomy cause thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

It should not: The parathyroid glands or near or sometimes embedded in the thyroid lobes.  Removing them should not remove any or enough thyroid tissue to cause a problem with the thyroid.

Question 9

can thyroid problems cause weightloss?

Accepted Answer

High thyroid can: Excess thyroid hormone, or hyperthyroidism can lead to many body changes, including increased metabolism/heat production, tremors, fast heart rate and diarrhea. These effects may then lead to the weight loss that is commonly seen in hyperthyroidism. Most common causes of hyperthyroidism are graves' disease, over-active thyroid nodule(s), subacute thyroiditis and excessive thyroid pill intake.

Question 10

what kind of allergies can thyroid problems cause?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: NONE. "thyroid problems" don't cause allergies.

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