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Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Hypothyroidism
By LadyLively on September 4, 2015
When the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormone, your metabolism slows, which may lead to dangerous side effects.
The University of Maryland Medical Center says symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
- Feeling tired.
- Being sensitive to cold.
- Developing a hoarse voice and slowed speech.
- Having a slower pulse.
- Developing hair that is thicker, scaly, dry and more coarse.
- Feeling numbness in the hands and fingers.
- Having constipation, weight gain, problems with menstruation or headaches.
- Feeling confused or depressed.
- Showing signs of dementia.
- Showing delays among children in growth, teething or mental development.
Source: HealthDay
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