Hypothyroidism
Quick Checklist: Over 300 Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism
Oct 1, 2017Who would imagine that when the little butterfly shaped Thyroid gland in our neck goes out of whack, it can, potentially, trigger system-wide effects in our bodies. The hypothyroidism symptoms checklist is unbelievably long for this very reason. Let’s go through this simple checklist today to look for symptoms that could assist in understanding whether you suffer from hypothyroidism, or not.
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11 Hypothyroidism Symptoms Related To Energy and Sleep:
- Chronic fatigue
- Having lesser stamina than most people
- Long recovery period after an activity
- An inability to concentrate
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Insomnia
- Needing naps in the afternoon
- Weakness
- Waking up tired
- Frequently oversleeping
9 Signs of Weight-Related Symptoms of Hypothyroid:
- Weight gain
- Inability to lose weight
- Ascites (abdominal fluid accumulation)
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Weight loss
- Anorexia
- Heightened appetite
- Diminished appetite
- Obesity
13 Changes In Body Temperature (Which May Point To Hypothyroidism):
- Cold extremities
- Cold sweats
- Night sweats
- Heat intolerance
- Cold intolerance
- Internal shivering
- Hypothermia
- Cold hands
- Clammy palms
- Cold feet
- Excessive perspiration
- Little perspiration
- Low basal body temperature (below 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit)
4 Signs of Slow Reflexes Due To Hypothyroid:
- Slow movements
- Slowed Achilles reflex
- Diminished reflexes
- Slow speech
16 Infection-Related Symptoms of Hypothyroidism:
- Frequent infections
- Chronic illness
- Low immune system
- Frequent colds
- Frequent flus
- Susceptibility to bronchitis
- Hard time recovering from infections
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Recurrent skin infections
- Recurrent ear infections
- Recurrent nose infections
- Recurrent throat infections
- Candida (yeast)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Repeated urinary tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
22 Underlying Autoimmune or Endocrine Diseases Associated With Hypothyroidism:
- Hashimoto’s Disease
- Graves’ Disease
- Celiac disease
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin Resistance
- Addison’s disease
- Cushing’s disease
- Pernicious Anemia
- Premature ovarian decline
- Premature ovarian failure
- Alopecia
- Reynaud’s syndrome
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Multiple sclerosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Vitiligo
- Psoriasis
Swelling & Thickened Skin In These 11 Areas – Hypothyroid Symptoms:
- Eyes
- Face
- Lips
- Neck
- Hands
- Arms
- Legs
- Feet
- Ankles
- Lymphedema
- Lipedema
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Related To Changes In Various Parts of The Body:
Mouth and Throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sensation of a lump in the throat
- Sensation of pressure on the throat
- Pain and tenderness in the neck and/or thyroid area
- Difficulty taking deep breaths
- Goiter
- Thyroid nodules
- Burning sensation in the throat
- Sore throat
- Swollen tongue
- Choking fits
- Distorted sense of taste (Dysgeusia)
- Salt cravings
- Sweet cravings
- Speech problems
- Dry mouth
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Propensity for cavities
- Propensity for gum disease
- Low, husky, hoarse voice
- Bleeding gums
- Receding gums
- Irritated gums
- Swollen gums
- Persistent teeth clenching
- TMJ
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Ears
- Oversensitive hearing
- Noises in the ears (hissing, ringing)
- Deafness
- Tinnitus
- Internal itching of ears
- Dry, scaly ear canal
- Excess earwax
- Vertigo
Eyes
- Poor focus
- Double vision
- Dry eyes
- Gritty eyes
- Achy eyes
- Blurred vision
- Drooping eyelids
- Sensitive to light
- Frequent eye tics
- Eyelid spasms
- Bulging of the eyeballs
- Red eyes (inflamed)
- Dark rings under the eyes
- Puffiness around the eyes
- A rapidly shifting gaze that makes you feel dizzy
- Problems with night vision
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
Hair
- Hair loss
- Dry hair
- Frizzy hair
- Brittle hair
- Coarse hair
- Finer hair
- Premature baldness
- Premature gray hair
- Changes in the hair texture
- Body-hair loss
- Eyelash loss
- Facial hair in women
- Thinning or loss of outside third of the eyebrows
Nails
- Brittle
- Pale
- Soft
- Yellowish
- Ridged
- Striated
- Thickened
- Ingrown toenails
Skin
- Dry skin
- Dry and itchy scalp
- Flaky skin
- Cracked heels
- Coarse patches
- Yellowish or amber tint to the skin
- Dry mucous membranes
- Pale skin
- Pale lips
- Boils
- Pigmentation in skin creases
- Rashes
- Skin tags
- Dermographia (wheals)
- Eczema
- Impetigo
- Cellulitis
- Easy bruising
- Tendency to form blood clots
- Slow wound healing
- Hemophilia
- Bumps on legs
- Acne
- Breakouts on the chest and the arms
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon (discoloration of digits)
- Chronic itching
- Varicose veins
- Premature aging
- Parchment-like fine wrinkles
- Red butterfly patch over cheeks and nose
- Absence or diminished perspiration
- Moles and warty growths
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Vitiligo
- Allergies
- Hives
Brain
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- Memory loss
- Confusion
- Brain fog
- Mental sluggishness
- Poor concentration
- Noises and/or voices in head
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Mania
- Phobias
- Obsessions
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Rage
- Loss of drive
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Postpartum Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Nightmares
- Bipolar tendencies
- Suicidal thoughts
- ADHD
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
Kidney and Bladder
- Albuminuria (protein in urine)
- Urinary incontinence
- Frequent need to urinate
- Decreased output of urine
- Interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder problems)
- Urinary incontinence while sleeping
- Kidney stones
- Recurrent kidney infections
- Recurrent bladder infections
- Irritable bladder syndrome
- Chronic kidney failure
Gallbladder
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
Liver
- Liver tenderness and enlargement
- Congestion of the liver
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Hypoglycemia
Lungs
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Difficulty breathing
- Air hunger
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lung)
- Shortness of breath
- Tightness in chest
- Pneumonia
Heart
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Slow/weak pulse (under 60 bpm)
- Fast pulse (over 90 bpm at rest)
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Skipped heartbeats
- Heart flutters
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides
- High LDL (bad) cholesterol
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Elevated C-Reactive Protein
- Fibrillations
- Plaque buildup
- Fluid retention
- Poor circulation
- Enlarged heart
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
Other Related Conditions which could be signs of Hypothyroid:
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Anemia
- Hyponatremia (low blood sodium)
- Lack of coordination
- Clumsiness
- Tendency to fall
- Dizziness
- Fainting episodes
- Vertigo
- Tremors
- Growth disturbances in children
- Chronic allergies
- Chemical sensitivities
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rhabdomyolysis (destruction of skeletal muscle)
- Scoliosis
- Osteoporosis
- Hernia
Numbness and Tingling In The Following:
- Legs
- Feet
- Arms
- Hands
- Back
- Face
Other Hypothyroidism Symptoms Triggered In Various Parts of The Body:
Pain
- Migraines
- Chronic headaches
- Chronic back and loin pain
- Wrist pain
- Muscles and joint pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (hands or forearms)
- Tarsal Tunnel syndrome (legs)
- Joint stiffness
- Tendonitis
- Heel spur
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Painful soles of the feet
- Muscle cramps
- Aching bones
- Aching muscles
- Joint pain
- TMJ
- Fibromyalgia
Digestion
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Hard stools
- Loss of appetite
- Food allergies
- Food sensitivity
- Alcohol intolerance
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose intolerance
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten Sensitivity/Intolerance
- Colitis
- Abdominal distention
- Weight gain in abdominal area
- Protruding abdomen in children
- Diverticulosis
- Excess gas
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Ulcers
- Acid Reflux
- Excessive belching
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Menstrual Disorders
- Cessation of periods (amenorrhoea)
- Scanty (light) periods (oligomenorrhoea)
- Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
- Irregular periods
- Very short cycles
- Very long cycles
- Severe cramping
- Failure to ovulate
- Constant bleeding
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual tension (PMT)
- Extreme bloating and water retention
- Premature or delayed puberty
- Premature or delayed menopause
- Difficult menopause
- Hysterectomy
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian fibroids
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Reproductive Disorders and Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Miscarriage
- Stillbirth
- In vitro fertilization failure
- Donor egg failure
- Abnormal estrogen levels
- Abnormal progesterone levels
- Abnormal testosterone levels
- A drop in sperm count
- Erectile dysfunction
- Loss of libido
- Sexual dysfunction
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful sex
- Breasts leaking milk (but not lactating or breastfeeding)
- Fibrocystic breast disease
- Maternal anemia
- Gestational diabetes
- Pre-eclampsia
- Placental abruption
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Prolonged labor
- Inability to dilate
- Poor wound healing
- Pain in and around C-section scar
- Difficulty in breastfeeding
- Low breast milk supply
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Long gestation
- High birth weight
- Newborn with deficits in intellectual development
- Newborns with jaundice
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
- Birth defects
Emotional Troubles
- Tension
- Irritability
- Wanting to be solitary
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Personality changes
- Feelings of resentment
- Jumpy
- Easily startled
- Lack of confidence
- Nervousness
Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Endocrine Cancers
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Cancer
Phew! The endless list of hypothyroidism symptoms is mind-boggling. That’s how important the thyroid gland is. It impacts our everyday functioning in more ways than we could imagine. But, don’t get rattled by this list. It has been compiled for readers, solely, to increase awareness of hypothyroidism symptoms. Do drop in at the doctor’s to clarify things though, just in case you feel like you’ve been experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms. Getting the required tests done is the best way to eliminate the stress of speculation and combat potential problems head on.
Our deep thanks to Dana Trentini, an expert on this subject, for compiling this list of hypothyroidism symptoms from several scientific sources.
Source: www.hypothyroidmom.com
Mahesh is a hormone health counsellor & holistic health expert. He has a Mastery Certification in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the US, is certified in Functional Nutrition from Washington State University and uses a wide array of healing modalities to guide his clients to vibrant health and well-being.
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