Test Thyroid Symptoms – Do You Have Thyroid Problems?
The thyroid makes hormones that control metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when too few hormones are produced due to decreased thyroid gland activity. The condition often goes undetected; estimates, though, put the number of people affected as high as 40% of the U.S. adult population. Symptoms are numerous and can include chronic fatigue, feeling cold all the time, inability to lose weight and skin conditions such as acne and eczema.In addition, there can be psychological components of the condition, particularly chronic depression, anxiety and panic as well as poor concentration and poor short-term memory. Sexual complications can sometimes include low sex drive, impotence and infertility (especially low sperm count).Chronic constipation, hair loss, heart palpitations, brittle nails, muscle weakness, and muscle and joint pain are additional symptoms.Women often experience menstrual problems, such as excessive bleeding, painful syndrome and very late or very early onset of menses.
