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Main Culprits Behind Increasing Cases of Thyroid Problem in the Country
by Akash Sharma Akash SharmaThe thyroid gland might be the smallest body organs within the body but it performs some of the most significant functions in our body. The endocrine gland monitors how quickly the body uses up the energy, makes proteins and reacts to other hormones. Unfortunately, even after being one of the most crucial body organs, thyroid diseases are more common than diabetes and heart attacks, especially in India.
Intake of various ubiquitous chemicals found in our environment can be very dangerous for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. These chemicals can disrupt the processes of the thyroid gland and have serious impacts on your body, but thanks to the advancement of thyroid treatment in India people can be cured.
Also, it is important that the treatment should start at any early age because if it is aggravated beyond a point, it can lead to issues like liver damage, obesity and diabetes. In some cases, the patient is also referred to best hospitals for emergency treatment.
Many doctors blame toxic environment to be the culprit behind increasing case of thyroid abnormality in our country.
Here we mention few chemicals that contribute the most to thyroid issues.
Pesticides
Pesticides have become a common ingredient for growing crops and vegetables. Unfortunately, exposure to these harmful pesticides results in abnormality in the functioning of the thyroid gland. People who have been exposed to these chemicals
for some time tend to develop hypothyroidism and other thyroid related diseases.
Thiocyanate
Thiocyanate is a chemical commonly found in cigarettes and certain foods. While iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, thiocyanate prevents the synthesis of thyroid hormone. They maintain a balance that checks the synthesis of
the thyroid hormone. Presence of too much thiocyanate in the body can result in a decreased production of thyroid hormone.
Perchlorate
Perchlorate is a widely found contaminant that can result in hypothyroidism. It is a by-product of rocket fuel and is found in water, certain fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Perchlorate makes the thyroid gland incompetent of absorbing the required Iodine and results in an underactive thyroid gland. Even little exposure to this chemical can prove to be harmful.
Fluoride
Often, drinking water gets contaminated by fluoride. While it has been found helpful to reduce tooth decay, many studies suggest that fluoride can have harmful effects on the thyroid gland. Fortunately, the concentration level is generally not that high, but it may have problematic effects on children.
Unfortunately, thyroid issue is a sleeper disorder which shows its significant effects once the situation has gone out of hand. In such case, the patient should refer to Care hospital which is also counted amongst the best hospital for liver care in Hyderabad.
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About Akash Sharma 
Akash Sharma
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