More and more young people are diagnosed with thyroid problems. To protect the "bow tie" in your body, start with these 4 things

The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located 2 to 3 centimeters below the Adam's apple, is inconspicuous but is the largest endocrine gland in the human body. It controls the secretion of thyroid hormones, which play a vital role in regulating human metabolism, growth and development, and nerve excitement. Therefore, the health of the thyroid gland is directly related to our overall health.

In recent years, with the refinement of examination methods, more and more thyroid problems have been discovered. Especially female friends, due to their physiological and psychological characteristics, are more susceptible to thyroid diseases.

When there's a problem with your thyroid, your body often sends out some warning signs.

For example, thyroid nodules may cause unidentified masses to appear in the neck; hyperthyroidism may cause symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and irritability; while hypothyroidism may cause symptoms such as weight gain and fatigue.

So, how do you identify a thyroid problem?

In addition to regular physical examinations, we can also detect some obvious symptoms in time through self-examination. For example, we can observe whether the two sides of the neck are symmetrical, whether there are lumps, etc. In addition, thyroid function tests are also very necessary, especially for people with a family history of the disease and high-risk groups.

In order to protect the health of the thyroid gland, we can start from the following aspects

1. Maintain a regular work and rest schedule, avoid staying up late and overwork;

2. Take iodized salt properly to avoid iodine deficiency or excess;

3. Stay away from ionizing radiation as much as possible to reduce possible radiation exposure;

4. Have your thyroid checked regularly to detect problems and treat them in a timely manner.

In short, as the "invisible guardian" of our body, the thyroid gland needs our adequate attention and care. By understanding the health knowledge of the thyroid gland, paying attention to changes in the body, and adopting a scientific lifestyle, we can better protect the health of the thyroid gland and make life better.