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Is Your Thyroid Underactive?
ОглавлениеSymptoms of hypothyroidism are not always easy to detect. Table 3.4 lists some symptoms that you may experience, that others may notice or that your doctor may detect.
Table 3.4 Symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism
| You may experience Anxiety and panic Bloating and fluid retention Blurred vision/difficulty focusing Brittle dry nails Breathlessness/chest pain on exertion Constipation Depression Difficulty in concentrating/conceiving/exercising Discomfort swallowing Dry eyes Dry skin Fatigue Feeling constantly cold Forgetfulness Headaches and migraine Increased infections Joint pain and stiffness Menstrual problems Miscarriage Muscle weakness or stiffness and cramps Sluggish digestion Tingling and numbness in hands and feet (carpal tunnel syndrome) | Others might notice You are moody You’ve put on weight You have to peer at a menu to read it You puff and pant when you walk up a hill You seem miserable You don’t seem to be following what they say You’ve lost your enthusiasm You seem unusually irritable You’ve gained weight Your face and eyes appear puffy You’ve started snoring Your skin looks faintly tanned (due to beta-carotene deposited beneath the skin) | Your doctor may detect Anaemia Doughy abdomen Goitre Galactorrhoea (milk secretion when you aren’t breastfeeding) due to pituitary dysfunction Loss of muscle power Oedema (swelling) Slowed reflexes Increased pigmentation (due to beta-carotene deposited beneath the skin) |
