Signs And Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms of hypothyroidism¹

• fatigue
• intolerance to cold
• decreased sweating
• dry, itchy skin
• dry, coarse, brittle hair
• hair loss
• loss of appetite
• weight gain/ difficulty losing weight
• new or worsening problems with memory
• more frequent and severe muscle cramps and joint aches
• paresthesia
• constipation
• menstrual irregularity
• depression/irritability
• hoarse voice
• hearing loss
• goiter
• bradycardia
• elevated blood pressure
• elevated serum cholesterol
   

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism²

• nervousness
• irritability
• increased perspiration
• tachycardia or palpitations
• hand tremors
• anxiety
• difficulty sleeping
• thinning of the skin
• fine brittle hair
• muscular weakness – especially in the upper arms and thighs
• more frequent bowel movements (although diarrhea is uncommon)
• weight loss
• menstrual changes
   


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References

1. The American Thyroid Association. ATA Hypothyroidism Booklet. 2003. 
2. The American Thyroid Association. ATA Hyperthyroidism. 2005.

    

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