symptoms of low thyroid in adults
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- Symptoms of Hypothyroidism. Fatigue. Weakness. Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight. Coarse, dry hair. Dry, rough pale skin. Hair loss. Cold intolerance (you can't tolerate cold temperatures like those around you)
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- Causes of Hypothyroidism in Adults Hypothyroidism results from a variety of abnormalities that lead to insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormones. Common causes of hypothyroidism include thyroid gland surgery (thyroidectomy), irradiation therapy inflammation, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease), or inflammatory conditions, such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis.
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Overview Hypothyroidism in infants. Although hypothyroidism most often affects middle-aged and older women, anyone can develop the condition, including infants. Initially, babies born without a thyroid gland or with a gland that doesn't work properly may have few signs and symptoms. When newborns do have problems with hypothyroidism, the problems may include: Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).
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Hypothyroidism Common causes of hypothyroidism in adults include: Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) This inherited condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system, or natural defense system, attacks its own thyroid gland. This causes a thyroid enlargement or goiter and progressive thyroid destruction.
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Overview Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Introduction. An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. Common signs of an underactive thyroid are tiredness, weight gain and feeling depressed. An underactive thyroid can often be successfully treated by taking daily hormone tablets to replace the hormones your thyroid isn't making. There's no way of preventing an underactive thyroid.
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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism depend on pathogenesis, duration, severity, and the age of the patient. Symptoms of mild hypothyroidism are nonspecificincluding fatigue, cold intolerance, sleepiness, weight gain and muscle aches. These symptoms are also seen with a variety of other conditions. Such patients should be tested for hypothyroidism. Other signs and symptoms include bradycardia, constipation, menstrual irregularities, dry skin, coarse or brittle hair, edema (especially periorbital), slowing of the relaxation phase of the tendon reflexes, and difficulty with concentration and memory.
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How Many Pounds of Water Weight Can I Lose in a Week? Why Water Matters. The amount of water in your body fluctuates throughout the day, depending upon consumption and excretion through urine and perspiration. You need to consume at least 6 to 7 cups -- 48 to 56 ounces -- of water a day to carry out the integral functions of the body. Water helps transport molecules through the blood, lubricates joints, regulates body temperature, protects tissues and aids in waste and toxin elimination.
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Hypothyroidism - Symptoms Mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism often causes no symptoms or vague symptoms that may be attributed to aging, such as memory problems, dry skin, and fatigue. Symptoms of hypothyroidism during and after pregnancy include fatigue, weight loss, dizziness, depression, and memory and concentration problems. Because of the range of symptoms, hypothyroidism can be mistaken for depression, especially during and after pregnancy.
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Growth Hormone Deficiency Symptoms of GH deficiency in adults include the following: 1  Low energy. 2  Decreased strength and exercise tolerance. 3  Decreased muscle mass.  Weight gain, especially around the 1  waist. Feelings of anxiety, depression, or sadness causing a change in social behavior.  Thin and dry skin.
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Thyroid at Root of Many Symptoms Thyroid at Root of Many Symptoms. Gaining weight, losing weight, exhaustion, the blahs, anxiousness, insomnia, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, pounding heart, infertility -- just about any ailment that can plague a woman often can be traced back to a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck called the thyroid.
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Slideshow: Thyroid Symptoms and Solutions Symptom: Weight Gain or Loss An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. This is known as hyperthyroidism.
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Symptoms of Sub clinical hypothyroidism The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Sub clinical hypothyroidism includes the 18 symptoms listed below: Fatigue, loss of energy, lethargy. Weight gain. Decreased appetite. Cold intolerance. Dry skin. Hair loss. Sleepiness.
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Diagnosing and Controlling Fungal Diseases of Tomato in the Home Garden Some of the most common fungal diseases that infect tomatoes grown in the home garden include Anthracnose fruit rot, Early blight, Septoria leaf spot, Late blight, and Buckeye rot all which produce distinct symptoms making them easily diagnosable by the home gardener. 1  Anthracnose fruit rot on ripe tomato fruit.
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Nature-Throid If you are taking any of these drugs, separate them from this medication by at least 4 hours. Symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels include tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold. Tell your doctor if your condition worsens or persists after several weeks of taking this medication.
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Symptoms of Thyroid Problems Too Little = Hypothyroid. When the thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone, it is underactive. The condition is called hypothyroidism. In this scenario, all of your major body systems function too slowly, resulting in symptoms ranging from weight gain to depression.our thyroid is an endocrine gland, and the hormones that it produces, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, often referred to collectively as thyroid hormone, help control the pace of all of your physiological body functions. When the thyroid produces too little hormone, things in your body can slow down too much.
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- Adult sufferers of hypothyroidism may experience: 1  Weight gain. 2  Fatigue and weakness. 3  Increased sensitivity to cold. 4  Constipation. 5  Brittle hair and fingernails. 6  Heavy or irregular menstrual cycles. 7  Joint and muscle pain.
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Thyroid and Menopause: Confusing the Symptoms While symptoms such as fatigue, depression, mood swings, and sleep disturbances are frequently associated with menopause, they may also be signs of hypothyroidism.
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- Symptoms of low TSH levels caused by an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, include nervousness, rapid heart rate, weight loss, irregular menstruation and a feeling of being hot, explains WebMD. Damage to the thyroid gland, which creates TSH, causes these low levels, Cleveland Clinic states.
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- Other symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism include: Constipation; Changes or abnormalities in the menstrual cycle; Dry skin and brittle nails; Tingling and numbness in the hands or fingers; Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Symptoms: Other Symptoms
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- Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Adults. Signs and symptoms, including: 1  Dry puffy skin, especially on the face. 2  Hair loss, especially thinning of the outer 1/3 of the eyebrows.  Slowed speech and a hoarse, breaking voice.
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Signs and Symptoms of Low TSH Levels Fatigue, nervousness, restlessness and weakness are common symptoms of low TSH. Because these symptoms can be felt with a variety of other conditions, they may not be attributed to low TSH initially. Muscle cramps and tremors may also occur.
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- Many symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) are the same as those of other conditions, so it can easily be confused for something else. Symptoms usually develop slowly and you may not realise you have a medical problem for several years.Common symptoms include: 1  tiredness. 2  being sensitive to cold. 3  weight gain. 4  constipation. 5  depression. 6  slow movements and thoughts. 7  muscle aches and weakness.ymptoms usually develop slowly and you may not realise you have a medical problem for several years. Common symptoms include: 1  tiredness. 2  being sensitive to cold. 3  weight gain. 4  constipation. 5  depression. 6  slow movements and thoughts.
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Slideshow: Thyroid Symptoms and Solutions Symptom: Weight Gain or Loss. An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. This is known as hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is far more common.
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- The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include: 1  Fatigue and sluggishness. 2  Increased sensitivity to cold. 3  Constipation.4  Pale, dry skin. 5  A puffy face. 6  Hoarse voice.7  Unexplained weight gain — occurring infrequently and rarely exceeding 10 to 20 pounds, most of which is fluid.igns and symptoms of hypothyroidism include: 1  Fatigue and sluggishness. 2  Increased sensitivity to cold. 3  Constipation. 4  Pale, dry skin. 5  A puffy face. 6  Hoarse voice. 7  Unexplained weight gain — occurring infrequently and rarely exceeding 10 to 20 pounds, most of which is fluid.
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Glossary The symptoms of hypothyroidism, in which the body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones, may include: 1  Lethargy, slower mental processes or depression. 2  Reduced heart rate. 3  Increased sensitivity to cold.  Tingling or numbness in the 1  hands. Development of a goiter (an enlargement in your neck)
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain. Occasionally there may be swelling of the front part of the neck due to goitre. Untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy can lead to delays in growth and intellectual development in the ba