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Stephanie L Lee, MD, PhD, FACE

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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Thyroid Problems Symptoms

Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid Hormone Level) Signs and 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:

• Symptoms 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