Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland does not produce an

adequate amount of thyroid hormone. It can be caused due to an autoimmune disorder, called Hashimotos thyroiditis, in which antibodies attack the thyroid, gradually making it inactive.

It is often difficult to determine the symptoms of the disorder as it takes place gradually. Of course, the symptoms that define this disease read like a whos who of a variety of medical problems including depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and many other diseases of the immune system, commonly referred to as autoimmune diseases.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Fatigue

Weakness

Weight gain or difficulty losing weight while on a reduced calorie and exercise program

Hair loss

Dry, brittle, lackluster hair

Dry, flaky, or rough-feeling skin

Sensitivity to cold, especially in the extremities

Muscle cramps and aches. Frequency may vary.

Depression

Memory loss or mental fog

Irritability

Constipation

Abnormal menstrual cycle (for women)

Decreased libido (for both sexes)

Difficulty conceiving or fertility problems (for women)

Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or uselessness

Exhaustion despite having slept

Those who are diagnosed with the related disorders of fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue, are more likely to develop hypothyroidism on top of that other disorder.Females, especially over the age of 35, are prone to developing this disorder. Obese people and individuals with a family history of hypothyroidism and/or other autoimmune diseases are also at risk.

Low basal body temperature, swollen thyroid gland or goiter, hoarse or gravelly voice are the symptoms which occurs after the disease has progressed a bit, which are clearly thyroid-related. Basal temperature, which is taken under the armpit, is believed to be a truer indicator of body temperature. Those with thyroid disease tend to be consistently below the normal level of 98.5.

If you are experiencing any two or three of the symptoms, one can safely suspect that they are hypothyroid and should contact their doctor to have the appropriate tests done.

by: Simon J Pearson

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