Thyroid pain not only in the throat, it also gives signal in these 4 parts of the body

News India Live, Digital Desk: Tsh: Thyroid is a small gland of a butterfly size in our throat, but it controls a lot, from the metabolism of our body to energy. When the thyroid gland does not function properly (makes more or less hormones), it affects the whole body.

Often people think that thyroid problems only mean swelling of the throat or an increase in weight. But it is not true. Thyroid problem can also cause pain and restlessness in many parts of the body. Let’s know about the 4 major parts of the body, where the pain that occurs can be a sign of thyroid.

1. Neck pain
It is the most common and direct symptom of thyroid. If your thyroid gland is inflamed (also called goiter), then you may feel pain, stretch or something stuck in the front of the neck. Some people also have trouble swallowing food.

2. Muscle and joint pain
If you have weakness, stiffness or constant pain in the muscles without any particular reason, then it may be a sign of thyroid problem. Disturbances of thyroid hormone weaken the body’s muscles, causing pain and cramps. This pain is often more in the morning.

3. Hand, wrist and fingers pain or numbness
Hypothyroidism (when thyroid makes low hormones) sometimes puts pressure on the veins, which can lead to a ‘carpal tunnel syndrome’. It feels pain, tingling or numbness in the wrist, palm and fingers.

4. Pain in legs and ankles
Like the hands, the problem of thyroid can also affect the veins of the feet. This can cause pain or swelling problems in the legs, especially soles and ankles.

What to do?
If you are feeling pain in these places continuously and without any clear reason, do not ignore it as a normal fatigue. This can be a sign of thyroid. Contact the doctor immediately and get the thyroid checked. This problem can be easily controlled by identification and treatment at the right time.

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