Waking up in front of your alarm rings could be a sign that you suffer from a debilitating hormonal condition that can cause fatal heart problems, an expert warned.
A hyperactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, affects approximately one in 100 and means that the body produces too much a collection of hormones that make us alert.
According to the specialist in hormonal disorders Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, early awakenings are often the first sign of the condition, because excessive hormones stimulate the nervous system in the early hours.
When not treated, the condition can cause a multitude of unpleasant symptoms such as fine hair, dry eyes, swelling of the neck, anxiety and involuntary weight loss.
But most concerning the complications that change life as a weakening of irregular bones and rhythms that could lead to fatal heart failure.
Pregnant women should rush to be treated because it may increase the risk of premature birth and miscarriage.
The condition is “relatively common in the United Kingdom,” said Dr Agarwal, but many are missing the first signs.
‘We see it more often in women than men, generally between 20 and 40 years old. »»
Waking up too early could be your body to say that you have a hyperactive thyroid, have warned experts
Actress Daisy Ridley, famous for her role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, recently revealed her diagnosis of hyperthyroidism
Lisa Artis, deputy chief of the charity and sleep sleep advisor, explained: “If your thyroid is hyperactive, the response to stress can become unbalanced, making you wake up too early and feel agitated.”
A frequent cause of hyperthyroidism is the disease of the tombs of the autoimmune state, which occurs when an excess of “hunting” proteins causes the production of the thyroid.
Graves’ disease can also cause eye problems such as bulging eyes, double vision and eye irritation.
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as smoking can increase the risk, but it is more common in women over 30 years of age.
Actress Daisy Ridley, famous for her role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, recently revealed on the diagnosis of Graves’ disease in Women’s Health magazine.
After suffering from symptoms, including hot flashes, racing hearts, handquakes and fatigue following the filming of Magpie psychological thriller, the 33 -year -old man visited his general practitioner, after putting his health problems to this role.
The star says that she has implemented lifestyle changes to help him manage the disease, in particular to eat a conscious diet and exercise.
Almost a third of British find it difficult to stay asleep throughout the night, according to a Bed Simba brand survey.
And adults aged 25 to 34 are the most likely to suffer from early frustrating awakenings, according to the survey.
