Undetectable by medical checkup! Ayumi Ishida’s Cause of Death “Hypothyroidism” Creeping Disorientation and Fear of Heart Failure

Often overlooked as a result of aging

Many entertainers and fans are saddened by the news of the death of Ayumi Ishida (76 years old).

Hypothyroidism,” the cause of death announced by her agency, tends to be discovered late because many of the symptoms, such as fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain, are similar to those of menopause and aging. I myself was one of those who suffered from poor health without realizing it.

Just before turning 50, I began to experience fatigue, heart palpitations, and chills even in summer, so I visited a medical institution. After more than a year of waiting, his condition worsened further, and he began to experience severe fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings.

Suspecting a thyroid problem, he went to see a specialist. After blood tests, he was diagnosed as having “hypothyroidism. Her health improved by taking medication to supplement thyroid hormones. He was able to regain his energy.

If he had been aware of the problem earlier, he might not have suffered for a long time. However, similar cases are not uncommon. Why is it that many cases are diagnosed with no abnormalities in blood tests? Dr. Yu Masumori of the Department of General Medicine at Hakodate Ryohoku Hospital asked.

He said, “Thyroid hormone tests are not included in general health checkups, and although the incidence of hypothyroidism tends to increase among women over 40 years of age, it is often mistaken for menopausal symptoms, so I would like you to consider adding a thyroid hormone test to your regular health checkups.

Thyroid disease is not a “rare” disease; in fact, its incidence is high. However, in many cases, the initial symptoms are unrecognized or minor, so many people assume that it is due to “aging” and do not immediately seek medical attention.

In addition, symptoms such as depressed mood and memory loss may be misdiagnosed as depression, resulting in unnecessary drug treatment.

A deficiency of thyroid hormones affects not only the body but also the mind. Women, especially those entering menopause, are at increased risk for autoimmune diseases and are more likely to develop chronic thyroiditis, known as Hashimoto’s disease. If it progresses, this can lead to hypothyroidism.”