There is two types of thyroid diseases. In hypothyroidism, the basal metabolism decreases below normal,with the result the patient tends to be slow in his movements.He is susceptible to cold,suffer from constipation and puts on weight. Other symptoms include dry,scaly and thickened hair,puffiness in the face. The pulse is slow and the patient often complains of vague pains in the back and stiffness in the joints.
The patient with hyperthyroidism is usually nervous,weak,sensitive to heat,sweats frequently,is over active and often underweight.There might be slight tremor in the fingers and palpitation of the heart. In many cases,there may be bulging of the eyes and passing excessive quantity of urine. The heart is over-active and usually enlarged.The pulse rate is rapid and may be irregular.
The patient with hyperthyroidism is usually nervous,weak,sensitive to heat,sweats frequently,is over active and often underweight.There might be slight tremor in the fingers and palpitation of the heart. In many cases,there may be bulging of the eyes and passing excessive quantity of urine. The heart is over-active and usually enlarged.The pulse rate is rapid and may be irregular.
