Indra Bruggman suddenly became a hot topic. The man who has been in the entertainment world for a long time brings news that he is suffering from an illness.
In his interview with Rumpi Trans Tv, he revealed the condition he was experiencing, namely, Hyperthyroidism.
At first, he thought that he had OCD because of the various symptoms he was experiencing. However, after consultation, what he experienced was hyperthyroidism.
"I thought I was OCD, I thought my psychology was disturbed until I had to go to a psychiatrist to ask about it, but it turned out to be a medical problem. I went to a neurologist, but the neurologist said 'if you look at your drastic decrease in body, it looks like you have hyperthyroidism. So you have to check your blood first'," said Indra Bruggman, Friday (27/5).
"Finally I did a blood test, a check-up, and it turned out that I was right, hyperthyroid, yes, excess thyroid," he continued.
He also said there were various symptoms that were felt, ranging from heart palpitations, sweating, to weight loss.
"And I just found out that hormones really affect mood. So that hormone makes the heart beat faster, the body should rest, it works 24 hours, even during sleep. That's the reason why the body shrinks quickly, even though we eat a lot, " he explained.
Causes and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism, as Experienced by Indra Bruggman
Indra Bruggman had also said that now his weight has started to rise again, unlike the initial 63 kilograms.
Learning from what happened to Indra Bruggman, let's identify the causes and symptoms of Hyperthyroidism. Listen here!
Definition and Causes of Hyperthyroidism
According to the Mayo Clinic, hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. This condition can speed up the body's metabolism, and cause unintentional weight loss and a fast or irregular heartbeat.
This is in accordance with the condition experienced by Indra Bruggman who experienced drastic weight loss until his heart was pounding.
Citing Healthline, there are various conditions that can cause hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
There are several symptoms of hyperthyroidism to watch out for, which are as follows:
1. Unintentional weight loss, even when appetite and food intake are equal or increased
2. Irregular and fast-paced heartbeat, usually more than 100 beats per minute
3. Heart keeps pounding
4. Increased appetite
5. Nervous, anxious, and irritable
6. Tremors, usually smooth shaking of the hands and sudden sweating of fingers
7. For women, changes in menstrual patterns occur
8. Fatigue and muscle weakness, but difficulty sleeping
9. Easy to overheat
10. Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which may be seen as swelling at the base of the neck
11. Skin thinning
12. Long term, it can make hair brittle and fall out
That's the cause until the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism as experienced by Indra Bruggman. Wish you a speedy full recovery and stay healthy for you!