Do you know the
Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
If you’re demonstrating more than a few of the following signs and
symptoms of Hypothyroidism and have not been diagnosed with this disease,
you should consult with your medical practitioner right away. Hypothyroidism is
the medical term for an underactive thyroid gland and is sadly one of the most undiagnosed diseases.
Peculiarly, there are no defining signs and symptoms of
Hypothyroidism that are experienced by everyone. So you may find you have every symptom or just a few. Also, you will see
signs and symptoms on this list that can be associated with different
diseases as well, such as Fibromyalgia.
Here are common symptoms you might experience when thyroid hormone
levels get to low: unexpected weight gain, feeling cold most of the
time, skin and hair are drier, less stamina and you may get tired easier, you
have started to get constipated more often, you forget things easily and
you might feel some level of depression.
Here is a checklist of signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Appetite and Weight Challenges
|
Unexpected weight gain (usually first sign) Anorexia Accumulated fluid in abdomen (Ascites) |
Inability to eat during mornings Extreme hunger in the evenings Inability to lose weight |
Increase or decrease in appetite Weight loss (Minimal occurrences) Obesity |
Spin-off Diseases or Syndromes
|
Addison’s Disease Alopecia Alzheimer’s Disease Arthritis (Rheumatoid) Bipolar Disease Candida Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Celiac Disease Cushing Disease |
Diabetes Type I and/or II Fibromyalgia Heart Disease, Heart Palpitations Heart Fibrillations Lupus Osteoporosis Ovaries premature ovarian decline Ovarian failure |
Polycystic ovary syndrome Parkinson’s Disease Psoriasis Reynaud’s Syndrome Sarcoidosis Scleroderma Sjögren’s syndrome Vitiligo |
Hair, Skin and Nail Changes
|
Break Outs Chest and Arms Brittle Nails Broken Fingernails Bumps on Legs Dry, Cracking Snakelike Skin Dry, Wiry Hair Facial Acne |
Hair Loss Dry, Wiry Hair Facial Acne Hair Loss Cracked dry heels Ingrown Toenails No eyebrows |
Ridged Nails Thickening Nails Thinning outer eyebrows White Hair Growth Yellowish Nails |
Mouth and Throat Alterations
|
Cravings for salt or sweets Dryness of mouth Difficulty swallowing Goitre (thyroid gland enlargement) Halitosis |
Lump in throat Burning sensation in Throat Neck pain Risk of Cavities Gum Diseases Increase |
Repetitively clinching teeth Sore throat Tightness or pressure in throat TMJ Tongue swells |
Ear Differences
|
 |
|
Eye Disparities
|
Aches Blurry vision Cataracts Dark circles underneath eyes Double vision |
Dryness Eyeballs bulge Eyelids feel heavy Glaucoma Gritty |
Light sensitivity Poor night vision Puffiness around eyes Tics |
Brain Issues
|
Brain Fog Confusion Delusions Dementia Depression |
Loss of Memory Loss of Sex Drive Hearing voices or noises in head Nightmares Phobias |
Panic Attacks Postpartum Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Suicidal Thoughts |
Fatigue and Sleep Patterns
|
Chronic Fatigue Loss of Energy and Stamina |
Feeling weak, sluggish, lethargic Sleep apnea Insomnia |
Tendency to Oversleep Tired upon awakening |
Unstable Body Temperature
|
Basal Body Temp low (below 97.8 degrees F.) Clammy Palms |
Cold Intolerance Cold Sweats Extremities get cold |
Heat Intolerance Hypothermia Shivering |
Frequent Infections Due to Decreased Immunity
|
Bronchitis Colds Flu |
Sinus Ear, Nose, Throat |
Skin Urinary Tract Upper Respiratory Tract |
I have also included lesser known signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism, sadly enough this not an all inclusive list. We are all her to share our experiences to help one another. Frankly we are all in the Thyroid puzzle together trying to sort out the pieces and put our lives back together.
If you have had other signs or symptoms of Hypothyroidism not listed here please share your comments below.