Thyroid hormones mainly serve to regulate metabolic functions as a whole and specifically control body growth, the development of the fetal and child nervous system, thermoregulation, lipid control, the cardiovascular system, basal metabolism and the regularity of sleep.
We often have disorders that persist despite trying to vary our daily habits and it is precisely in these cases that we need to think that it could be a thyroid problem.
An alteration of thyroid function can in fact manifest itself through a whole series of symptoms related to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism, which involves a reduced and insufficient production of thyroid hormones, causes symptoms such as:
Chronic fatigue
Constipation
Weight gain despite dietary control
Bradycardia
Dry skin
Constant cold chills
Hoarseness, lowering of voice, slowing of speech
Attention and memory deficits
Muscle cramps
Hypercholesterolemia
Dysmenorrhea
Hair loss and brittle hair
Eye and eyelid swelling
Depression
Hyperthyroidism, on the other hand, involves a greater and excessive production of thyroid hormones and causes symptoms such as:
Weight loss unrelated to diet and activity
Increased appetite
Tachycardia, arrhythmia or palpitations
Anxiety/Nervousness/Irritability
Tremors
Hyperhidrosis
Dysmenorrhea
Heat intolerance
Intestinal disorders
Chronic fatigue and sleep disorders
Muscle weakness
Hair fragility
Fever and neck pain
Ophthalmopathy
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