July 8, 2008

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Thyroid Problems (cont.)

Thyroid Problems Symptoms

Hypothyroidism

  • Children

    • Similar to adult symptoms

    • Poor school performance
  • Adults

    • Early symptoms

      • Easy fatigue, exhaustion

      • Poor tolerance to cold temperatures

      • Constipation

      • Carpal tunnel syndrome (pain at the wrists and numbness of the hands)

    • Later symptoms

      • Poor appetite

      • Weight increase

      • Dry skin

      • Hair falls out

      • Intellectual ability worsens

      • Deeper, hoarse voice

      • Puffiness around the eyes

      • Depression
Hyperthyroidism

  • Children

    • Similar to adult symptoms

    • Declining school performance

    • Behavior problems
  • Adults

    • Insomnia

    • Hand tremors

    • Nervousness

    • Feeling excessively hot in normal or cold temperatures

    • Frequent bowel movements

    • Losing weight despite normal or increased appetite

    • Excessive sweating

    • Menstrual period becomes scant, or ceases altogether

    • Joint pains

    • Difficulty concentrating

    • Eyes seem to be enlarging
  • Elderly

    • Worsening of angina (chest pain) in person with heart disease

    • Worsening of shortness of breath in person with heart failure

    • Muscle weakness, especially in the shoulders and thighs



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