Facts about the thyroid for patients from Wiesbaden
Thyroid doctor informs: What patients from Wiesbaden should know about the thyroid and its diseases
WIESBADEN. patients suffering from thyroid problems will find a specialist contact at the Hormone and Metabolism Centre under the direction of thyroid specialist Prof. Dr. med. dr. hc. Christian Wüster at the Hormone and Metabolism Centre. What exactly is the thyroid gland? The small, butterfly-shaped organ controls central functions in the body. The inconspicuous gland has a maximum effect. Endocrinologist Prof Dr Christian Wüster therefore advises a comprehensive diagnosis if various symptoms indicate a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
Information from the thyroid doctor for patients from Wiesbaden
The thyroid gland is the best-known endocrine gland in the human body. In the event of a malfunction, this organ becomes visible as a swelling under the skin. It is located in the area of the larynx in front of the windpipe. Located between the larynx and the breastbone, the organ weighs around 18 grams in women and around 25 grams in men. It is three to five centimetres long and controls all vital functions in the body. Heart and blood circulation, digestion, metabolism and growth, nerve and muscle activity, bone remodelling, fertility, sexuality, psyche and soul are all influenced by this small organ. The organ even plays a role in the growth of hair and nails and in well-being.
Important for patients from Wiesbaden: How diseases of the thyroid gland become noticeable
Patients should know that thyroid disorders are not uncommon. If the organ is diseased or hormone production is disrupted, this can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism can be the cause of depression, listlessness or aggression. The entire organism is affected if there is a disorder of this endocrine gland. In the case of a goitre, the organ is enlarged. Iodine deficiency is often the cause. If the organ produces too many hormones, it is a case of hyperthyroidism. It manifests itself with hyperactivity, weight loss, sleep disorders and hair loss. An underactive thyroid is when the organ produces too few hormones. Tiredness, listlessness, concentration problems and weight gain can be the consequences. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease. At the Hormone and Metabolism Centre, patients from Wiesbaden find bundled specialist expertise for thyroid diseases.
