He gave clues about our health with the signals sent by the body to us. Especially the desire to eat dessert, often seems to be a simple habit, but it can be a harbinger of serious problems in the thyroid gland. Symptoms such as the need to consume excessive water, drowsiness and sweet crises that suppress during the day, appeared as early signs of thyroid function disorders.
Endocrinologist from Harvard Medical Faculty. Ellen Sely and Endocrinology Specialist from Türkiye. Dr. Mitat Bahçeci stressed that such symptoms should be taken seriously.
Scientific studies have shown that thyroid diseases can be controlled by early diagnosis.
Here are the connection of sweet crises with thyroid health and what you need to pay attention to …
Sweet crises and thyroid: an invisible connection
Although the desire to eat continuously is usually associated with blood sugar fluctuations or stress, thyroid function disorders are also known to play an important role.
A study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology revealed that 40 percent of hypothyroidism (insufficient work of the thyroid gland) patients had excessive desire against carbohydrates and sugary foods.
Dr. “Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. Metabolism slows down in hypothyroidism, and this can increase the orientation to sugary foods to close the energy deficit,” Ellen said.
Thyroid disorders were able to trigger insulin resistance and make sweet crises more frequent and intense.
In case of hyperthyroidism (excessive functioning of the thyroid gland), the condition is different.
A study published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that hyperthyroidism patients often feel hunger due to increasing metabolic speed, and especially to sugary foods. This appeared with other symptoms such as weight loss, irritability and heart palpitations.
Other warning signs: thirst and drowsiness
In addition to sweet crises, excessive thirst and frequent drowsiness are among the common symptoms of thyroid problems.
A study published in Thyroid magazine reported that 60 percent of hypothyroidism patients had excessive fatigue and tendency to sleep during the day.
Excessive thirst was associated with the disruption of thyroid functions blood sugar regulation.
Dr. Charité University in Germany. “Thyroid disorders can affect the water-water balance of the body, which leads to symptoms such as polydipsia (excessive thirst),” Joachim Spranger said.
Scientific Data: Thyroid Health and Symptoms
Sweet Crises: Frontiers in Endocrinology showed that the desire for carbohydrates in patients with hypothyroidism is linked to insulin resistance.
Excessive fatigue: Thyroid, 60 percent of hypothyroidism patients reported chronic fatigue and drowsiness.
Thirst: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has proved that thyroid function disorders can lead to polydipsia by disrupting water-salt balance.
Other Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders
It has a wide range of symptoms beyond thyroid diseases, sweet crises, thirst and sleep. Symptoms of common symptoms in hypothyroidism include weight gain, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and depression.
In hyperthyroidism, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, sweating and irritability came to the fore.
A study published in The Lancet has shown that thyroid diseases can progress insidiously over the years without being diagnosed and may cause serious damage to the heart, bone and nervous system in this process.
Recommendations from experts: take symptoms seriously
Experts made the following suggestions to protect thyroid health and to realize the symptoms early:
Have a blood test: A blood test that measures TSH, T3 and T4 levels evaluates thyroid functions. Dr. “Even if the symptoms are mild, having a thyroid test is critical for early diagnosis.”
Balanced nutrition: Iodine -rich foods (seafood, dairy products) support thyroid health. However, excessive iodine intake can trigger hyperthyroidism.
Stress Management: Chronic stress can disrupt thyroid functions. Techniques such as yoga and meditation can be useful.
Doctor Control: If symptoms such as sweet crises, excessive thirst or fatigue take more than two weeks, an endocrinologist should be consulted.
Treatment of thyroid diseases
Hypothyroidism is generally managed by hormone replacement treatments such as levothyroxine.
In hyperthyroidism, antithiroid drugs, radioactive iodine treatment or surgical options are used.
A study published in Jama showed that the correct dose of treatment completely eliminates symptoms in 90 percent of patients.
