Thyroid Problems Symptoms

Hypothyroidism Symptoms

Symptoms of hypothyroidism in infants can include:

• Constipation
  
  
• Poor feeding
  
  
• Poor growth
  
  
• Jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes)
  
  
• Excessive tiredness

Symptoms of hypothyroidism in children include:

• Similar to adult symptoms
  
  
• Excessive fatigue
  
  
• Poor growth
  
  
• Poor school performance

Symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults include:

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 gain
  
  
• Dry skin
  
  
• Hair loss
  
  
• Intellectual ability worsens
  
  
• Deeper, hoarse voice
  
  
• Puffiness around the eyes
  
  
• Depression
  
  
• Irregular menstrual periods or lack of menstrual periods

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children include:

• Similar to adult symptoms
  
  
• Declining school performance
  
  
• Behavior problems

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in adults include:

• 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

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the elderly may cause:

• Worsening of angina (chest pain) in persons with heart disease
  
  
• Worsening of shortness of breath in persons with heart failure
  
  
• Muscle weakness, especially in the shoulders and thighs

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