5. Extreme cold or extreme perspiration.
The thyroid gland functions as a thermostat for our bodies, regulating body temperature. If hormone production increases, so does the body’s metabolism, causing people to feel overheated and sweat. A thyroid hormone shortage in the body may cause the patient to have low body temperatures and an intolerance to cold.
6. Sudden weight loss or gain.
Thyroid hormones regulate the body’s metabolism. Too little thyroid hormone production can dramatically slow down your metabolism and calorie-burning capacities, causing you to gain weight, but too much thyroid hormone can cause you to drop a few pounds unexpectedly.
7. Irregular menstruation
If you’re having difficulties with your menstruation, an underactive thyroid could be the blame. A lack of hormones causes your periods to be longer or irregular, whereas an excess of hormones causes your periods to be lighter or farther between.
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