POUPANÇA NO MINUTO
CLASSIFICADOS AUTO
Signs you could have a disease that takes years to diagnose
Symptoms are unspecific, so the diagnosis is often delayed.
© Shutterstock
Lifestyle Hipotiroidismo
If you feel constantly cold and are gaining weight, be suspicious. These may be signs of hypothyroidism, the most common functional thyroid disease and which is characterized by a deficient hormonal production.
The thyroid is a small endocrine gland about five centimeters in diameter, located on the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple, which, despite being discreet, has an essential function for the human body: it regulates the production of energy, heat, heartbeats and even the proper functioning of the intestine. On the other hand, complications in its functioning can be the origin of many inexplicable symptoms, but with serious consequences for health.
Read Also: Two superfoods that are 'weapons' against dementia and cancer (Portuguese version)
"Symptoms tend to develop slowly and it may take several years to realize that you have a problem," says the British National Health Service, quoted by the Daily Express. He also adds that "many symptoms of hypothyroidism are the same as those of other conditions, so they can be easily confused".
A study by the University of Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, involving 1200 people and published in 2023, revealed that thyroid problems take about four and a half years to be diagnosed.
Here, the CUF health network corroborates, stating that "the clinical manifestation is gradual and nonspecific, so the diagnosis is often late". The symptoms "are varied and include fatigue, dry skin, hair loss and brittle hair, slight weight gain, puffy face, intolerance to cold, irritability, forgetfulness, depression, menstrual irregularities and even infertility".
Read Also: Dentist reveals the mistakes we all make when brushing our teeth (Portuguese version)
Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.
Oitavo ano consecutivo Escolha do Consumidor para Imprensa Online e eleito o produto do ano 2024.
* Estudo da e Netsonda, nov. e dez. 2023 produtodoano- pt.com
Recomendados para si
Classificados Auto
Leia Também
Últimas Notícias
Mais lidas
- Última hora
- Dia
- Semana
-
1
lifestyle Emagrecer
Se quer emagrecer, nada melhor do que apostar nestes chás e infusões
-
2
lifestyle Signos
Mais vale ficarem em casa. Os signos mais aborrecidos das festas
-
3
lifestyle Alimentação
Sete alimentos recomendados por dietistas para reduzir a pressão arterial
-
4
lifestyle Dia Internacional do Chá
Nutricionista sugere seis chás que prometem desinchar o corpo
-
5
lifestyle Colesterol
Colesterol alto? Estes alimentos têm um enorme impacto na sua saúde
-
6
-
7
lifestyle Cancro
Nova esperança contra cancro pode estar num medicamento 'renegado'
-
8
-
9
lifestyle Menopausa
Seis coisas que precisa de fazer antes de entrar na menopausa
-
10
lifestyle Fitness
Vai conseguir perder gordura na barriga com estes 10 exercícios
