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Hypothyroidism General condition of the body caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones, which is more common in women. It is difficult to diagnose it, since the disease is almost asymptomatic. Often, when we feel drowsiness, lethargy, joint pain, we blame everything on vitamin deficiency or fatigue.





Thyroid hormones affect the work of absolutely all organs, so it is important to identify the problem in a timely manner and begin treatment with an endocrinologist.

Symptoms of thyroid disease

1. Suppression and depression
   
   
   Insufficient production of thyroid hormones often causes depressed state, apathy and depression These hormones are directly related to the production of serotonin in the brain.
   
   At the same time, excess thyroid hormones make us aggressive, irritable and anxious.
   
   
2. Constipation
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   One of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. Failures in the thyroid gland lead to impaired digestion and constipation. Patients also complain of belching and heaviness in the stomach.
   
   
3. Sleepiness
   
   
   A person with hypothyroidism may sleep 12 hours a day for several days in a row, but still feel tired. Constant morning lethargy and drowsiness are very alarming signals.
   
   
4. Hair loss and dry skin
   
   
   Due to the slow metabolism caused by hormonal imbalance, hair and skin do not receive sufficient nutrition. This leads to their deterioration. Dull eyes, pale, yellowish skin - a portrait of a patient with hypothyroidism.
   
   
5. Uncaused weight gain
   
   
   Sudden weight gain without any reason is a very important symptom. At the same time, all efforts to reduce body weight are fruitless.
   
   
6. Decreased libido
   
   
   Insufficient thyroid function also affects the production of hormones responsible for sexual desire.
   
   
7. Muscle pain, seizures.
   
   
   A small amount of thyroid hormone can damage the nerves that send signals from the brain to the rest of the body. For this reason, there are various kinds of muscle spasms and seizures, numbness.
   
   
8. Heart rhythm disturbance
   
   
   Failures of the heart rhythm, its slowdown or increase, as well as pain in the heart may indicate a lack of thyroid hormones.
   
   
9. Scattering
   
   
   Failures in the thyroid gland lead to a decrease in memory and performance. It becomes difficult for a person to perceive new information. Often women attribute this symptom to natural forgetfulness, although once they begin to treat the thyroid gland, clarity of thought returns.
   
   
10. Reduction of blood pressure
    
    
    Low blood pressure in combination with lethargy, drowsiness and absent-mindedness is a weighty reason to consult a doctor.
    
    
11. Edema.
    
    
    Thickening of the tongue, lateral marks on it from the teeth, swelling of the face and limbs, in which the hole from pressure does not remain, are clear signals of hypothyroidism.
    
    
12. Neck discomfort
    
    
    The patient may feel lumpdiscomfort in the neck, while it may even appear unusual hoarseness. An increase in the size of the gland is a symptom for an immediate visit to the endocrinologist.
    
    

Pay due attention to the signals that your body gives you to maintain health for many years. Sometimes the usual muscle pain can indicate a serious disease!

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