Hypothyroidism commonly manifests as a slowing in physical and mental activity but patients may be asymptomatic. Symptoms and signs of this disease are often subtle and neither sensitive nor specific. Classic signs and symptoms (eg, cold intolerance, puffiness, decreased sweating, coarse skin) may not be present as commonly as was once believed. Many of the more common symptoms are nonspecific and difficult to attribute to a particular cause.
The following are symptoms of hypothyroidism:
Fatigue, loss of energy, and lethargy
Weight gain
Decreased appetite
Cold intolerance
Dry skin
Hair loss
Sleepiness
Muscle pain, joint pain, and weakness in the extremities
Depression
Emotional lability and mental impairment
Forgetfulness, impaired memory, and the inability to concentrate
Constipation
Menstrual disturbances and impaired fertility
Decreased perspiration
Paresthesias and nerve entrapment syndrome
Blurred vision
Decreased hearing
Fullness in the throat and hoarseness
Read more on the evaluation of patients with hypothyroidism.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Fast Five Quiz: Key Aspects of Hypothyroidism - Medscape - Apr 15, 2019.
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