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Most commonly known as Underactive Thyroid
Alternative names: Myxoedema and Hashimoto’s Disease
· General tiredness
· Excessive need of sleep
· Increased awareness of the cold
· The hair may begin to thin out become dry and coarse
· Flaking, splitting nails
· The voice may become hoarse or croaky
· Constipation
· Muscle weakness, cramps and aches; difficulty climbing stairs
· Sore muscles
· Pins and needles in the fingers and hands
· In women of reproductive years the periods may become heavier and longer, but sometimes can prematurely stop
· Fertility problems – difficulty to conceive, miscarriage.
· Unexplained constant weight gain
· Puffy face and bags under the eyes, change in facial appearance
· Slow speech, movements and thoughts
· Low mood, depression
· Memory problems and lack of concentration
· Slow heart beat and slightly raised blood pressure
· Increased cholesterol
· Anaemia
· Hearing problems
· Swelling at the front of the neck
· Sensation of a lump in the throat
· Loss of libido / impotency
Not everyone who experiences one or more of above symptoms should assume they have a thyroid disorder, professional medical advice and subsequent tests should be sought so that an accurate diagnosis can be made and treated.
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Symptoms of Underactive Thyroid
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