Guide
| Effect on Daily Life |
A common sign of hypothyroidism is a lack of energy or feeling of tiredness. Unfortunately, many people attribute their fatigue solely to lifestyle pressures and demands without thinking that there might be a medical reason for it. Other symptoms of hypothyroidism include mood changes, depression, muscle weakness, unexplained weight gain or loss, and persistent hoarseness. |
| Complications Due To Neglect |
Left untreated, a thyroid disorder can compromise overall health. When the thyroid is not working properly, it can lead to a variety of long-term complications. Although not all of complications will occur in every hypothyroid patient. |
| Thyroid disorders can affect a patient's |
| Cardiovascular system Slowed heart rate, increased diastolic blood pressure. |
| Central Nervous System Decreased concentration, loss of interest and/or pleasure, depression. |
| Gastrointestinal Tract Decreased secretion of digestive juices, constipation. |
| Musculoskeletal System Muscle stiffness, cramps, weakness, pain, slow muscle stretch reflexes, muscle enlargement, atrophy, joint pain and stiffness. |
| Kidneys Fluid retention and edema. |
| Liver Increased LDL cholesterol in the blood, elevated triglycerides in the blood |
| Reproductive System Abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, missed ovulation, decreased fertility, missed menstrual periods. |
| Skin and Hair Thickening and dryness of the skin, dry, coarse hair and/or loss of hair, loss of lateral eyebrow hair. |
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