Stress can be subtly linked to thyroid; here is what you need to know
Thyroid gland functioning and stress are related in several ways. Although stress has been linked to thyroid problems, it is not the only reason; thyroid health is also influenced by other genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. According to Dr Suprakash Chaudhury, Professor & HOD, psychiatry department at DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, there are a few other factors that link stress to thyroid: Hormonal imbalance: Due to the extensive interconnectivity of all hormones, changes in one will result in disruptions in the production of the other. Autoimmune Responses: Long-term stress has been linked to a higher chance of autoimmune thyroid conditions including Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, in which the body's immune system erroneously targets the thyroid gland, impairing thyroid function. Treat underlying conditions As a result, there is a complicated and individual variation in the link between stress and thyroid function.
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