Saed News: Symptoms related to hypothyroidism develop slowly, and it is often difficult to distinguish them from similar symptoms related to other diseases.
According to SAEDNEWS, the UK National Health Service defines hypothyroidism as a failure of the thyroid gland, located in the neck in front of the trachea, to produce sufficient amounts of hormones such as triiodothyronine and thyroxine, which are necessary for regulating the body’s metabolism.
Without enough of these hormones to regulate how the body stores and uses energy, many bodily functions gradually slow down and internal organs are affected.
Endocrinology specialists say the seven common signs of hypothyroidism are:
Weight gain
Fatigue
Extreme sensitivity to cold weather
Muscle and joint pain
Dry skin or thinning hair
Heavy or irregular menstrual cycles
Depression
If you experience any of these problems, you should visit your general practitioner to undergo thyroid function tests, which measure hormone levels through a blood sample.
If left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to heart disease, goiter, and pregnancy complications.
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