A SILENCE ENEMY

I have decide to write about my personal experience about having hypothyroidism. My journey began three years ago. I wasn´t feeling very well, I felt tired, depressed and I was gaining weight even though I was doing exercises and keeping healthy habits with the  food. I was really desperate about that situation until my doctor found my problem and I could see an endocrinologist who realized about a tiny nodule on the right  side of my endocrine gland. Since that day I have to take a pill every morning  for helping my gland to work much better.  

 I have learned and understood with the time that is something that never disappeared, it is something that you must learn to live with because of that it is important to understand in a clear way this condition and reading  and consult about it because this disease works together with the right medication and doses and  besides that it is important to know  the right and bad food for its function.

Symptoms of an underactive thyroid

• tiredness.
• being sensitive to cold.
• weight gain.
• constipation.
• depression.
• slow movements and thoughts.
• muscle aches and weakness.
• muscle cramps.

 

Respiratory System and Covid -19

COVID-19 is a respiratory virus and disease. It is spread by small droplets from coughs and sneezes and from touching infected surfaces. As of posting date, we know that at least 80 percent of people who are infected with the virus will have anywhere from no symptoms to mild to moderate flu-like symptoms, including a fever and cough. The remaining 20 percent may develop more severe cases of coronavirus may develop pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome.

How Does COVID-19 Affect the Lungs?

Coronavirus can affect the upper respiratory system (nose, sinuses and throat) with flu-like symptoms, the lower respiratory system (airways and lungs) by causing cough with or without mucous and difficulty breathing. When COVID-19 is severe it can bring on pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

When Coronavirus is Severe

If COVID-19 goes deep into the lungs, it can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is a concern for older people because they have reduced lung capacity, require longer recover time and have age-weakened immune systems.

Pneumonia that is caused by coronavirus may be more severe, affect many parts of the lungs, and cause shock, organ damage, abnormal blood clotting, acute respiratory distress syndrome and deteriorating health.

How Pneumonia Affects the Lungs

When healthy lungs inhale, the lungs and their 480 million tiny air sacs (alveoli) fill with oxygen. These little air sacs get rid of carbon dioxide when you exhale and pass oxygen into the blood vessels.

Pneumonia causes the air sacs to become infected and inflamed. This causes fluid and inflammatory cells to build up in the lungs and prevents oxygen from getting through, causing severe breathing difficulties and lack of oxygen in the blood.

Symptoms of Severe Pneumonia Caused by Coronavirus

Fever
Fatigue
Cough (with and without mucous)
Loss of appetite
Muscle aches
Significant shortness of breath
Chest pain (especially under the breastbone)
Rapid breathing
Sweats
Headache
Weakness

ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 

The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.The endocrine system is made up of the pitiitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glans, adrenal glands, arenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females) and testicles (in males).

 

Diseases of the endocrine system

• Hormone levels that are too high or too low indicate a problem with the endocrine system. Hormone diseases also occur if your body does not respond to hormones in the appropriate ways. Stress, infection and changes in the blood's fluid and electrolyte balance can also influence hormone levels.


• The most common endocrine disease in the United States is diabeltes,  a condition in which the body does not properly process glucose, a simple sugar. This is due to the lack of insulin or, if the body is producing insulin, because the body is not working effectively.


• Another disorder, hypothyroidism, a parathyroid disease, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body's needs.

THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 

The reproductive system is a collection of internal and external organsin bs oth males and females that work together for the purpose of procreating.  Due to its vital role in the survival of the species, many scientists argue that the reproductive system is among the most important systems in the entire body.

What is the main function of the  female reproductive system?

The female reproductive system has two functions: The first is to produce egg cells, and the second is to protect and nourish the offspring until birth. The male reproductive system has one function, and it is to produce and deposit sperm. Humans have a high level of sexual differentiation.

The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. The system is designed to transport the ova to the site of fertilization. Conception,  the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, normally occurs in the fallopian tubes.

What is the main function of the male reproductive system?

The purpose of the organs of the male reproductive system  is to perform the following functions:

• To produce, maintain, and transport sperm  (the male reproductive cells) and protective fluid (semen)
• To discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract during sex.
• To produce and secrete male sex  hormones responsible for maintaining the male reproductive system

 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes through a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. In addition to the alimentary canal, there are several important accessory organs that help your body to digest food but do not have food pass through them. Accessory organs of the digestive system include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Let´s see an interesting video about how the digestive system works

Why is digestion important? Digestion is important because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins link, minerals link, and water are nutrients.

Skeletal System

 

THE SKELATAL SYSTEM AND ITS IMPORTANCE  IN HUMAN BODY

The skeletal system gives the body its basic framework, providing structure, protection, and movement. The 206 bones in the body also produce blood cells, store important minerals, and release hormones necessary for bodily functions. Unlike other living organs, bones are firm and strong, but they have their own blood, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.


DO YOU KNOW WHAT ARE THE SEVEN MOST COMMON DISEASES THAT AFFECT THE SKELETAL SYSTEM? IF THE ANSWER IS NO, I WILL TELL YOU WHAT THEY ARE..........

• Osteoporosis: This is a disease in which the bones become fragile and prone to fracture.
• Leukemia: This is a cancer of the white blood cells.
• Osteopenia, osteitis deformans, and osteomalacia: Similar to osteoporosis, these are other types of bone loss.
• Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis: These are abnormalities of the spinal curve.

The human body is considered a jewel because of the perfect way it was created. We should know and understand that every single part of it, it has a function and a purpose. We should learn to hear our body and gives it the best in order to keep it in good condition and we can enjoy of a pleaseant and good life.

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