One of the earliest signs of low thyroid activity can be constipation and hard stools in the morning.
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine pathology, manifested by a decrease thyroid functions. Hypothyroidism slows down metabolism in the body, which affects all body systems.
Early symptoms of this disease include:
- Hard stools or constipation
- Chilling
- Fatigue
- Heavier and irregular periods
- Joint or muscle pain
- Pale or dry skin.
The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDKK) confirms that constipation is actually one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. Research published in Express.
This is the result of a slowed down digestive system and can be alleviated with medication or dietary changes.
An overactive thyroid, in contrast, speeds up body systems, including digestion, which can lead to more frequent bowel movements, and in some cases, diarrhea.
What causes hypothyroidism?
This disease has two fairly common causes: inflammation of the thyroid gland and medication that affects the ability to glands to produce enough hormones.
Less common causes:
- Problems associated with the pituitary gland
- Iodine deficiency
- Congenital hypothyroidism.
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Russian doctors distinguish the following signs of the disease:
- loss of body weight while maintaining appetite;
- arrhythmia, tachycardia;
- anxiety;
- depression;
- increased sweating;
- fine tremor of fingers and hands;
- digestion disorder;
- visible goiter formation;
- increased fatigue.
How hypothyroidism affects appearance
The main symptoms of hypothyroidism in women and men are about the same: puffiness of the face, rough and hoarse voice, yellowness of the skin, swollen limbs, full eyelids.
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