30 Thyroid Disorder Symptoms and Signs

Thyroid Disorder Symptoms Thyroid Disorder Symptoms
  • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Symptoms and Signs 

  • Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of thyroid hormone, which normally is made by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland has a butterfly shape, and is located in the front of the neck. Eighteen hypothyroidism symptoms and signs include:

  • 1. Fatigue

  • 2. Weakness

  • 3. Intolerance to cold

  • 4. Muscle aches and cramps

  • 5. Constipation

  • 6. Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

  • 7. Poor appetite

  • 8. Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)

  • 9. Dry, rough skin

  • 10. Coarse hair or hair loss

  • 11. Eye and face swelling

  • 12. Deeper and/or hoarse voice

  • 13. Enlarged tongue

  • 14. Irregular or heavy menstrual periods

  • 15. Depression

  • 16. Memory loss

  • 17. Slowed thinking and mental activity

  • 18. Increased blood cholesterol levels

  • Symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism

  • 1. Nervousness, tremor, agitation

  • 2. Irritability

  • 3. Poor concentration

  • 4. Reduced menstrual blood flow in women

  • 5. Racing heartbeat or palpitations

  • 6. Heat intolerance

  • 7. Changes in bowel habits, such as more frequent bowel movements

  • 8. Enlargement of the thyroid gland

  • 9. Skin thinning

  • 10. Brittle hair

  • 11. Increase in appetite, feeling hungry

  • 12. Sweating

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