Symptoms Of Hashimoto’s Disease (“Low” Or “Underactive” Thyroid)
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Symptoms Of Hashimoto’s Disease (Low Or Underactive Thyroid)
Hashimoto’s disease is a form of hypothyroidism, which is often called “low thyroid” or “underactive thyroid” by the general public. It occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough of the hormones your body needs. As a result the thyroid becomes inflamed, causing it to enlarge. This enlargement is called a goiter, which forms at the base of the front side of the neck. Goiters usually don’t cause pain, but a goiter that’s big enough can trigger coughing and make it hard to swallow — or even breathe.
A goiter is the most prominent symptom of Hashimoto’s disease. Others are hard to isolate as thyroid damage proceeds slowly over time, possibly even years.
When other symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease do present themselves, they’re likely to include the following.
* A feeling of weariness, fatigue, forgetfulness and sluggishness
* A growing hoarseness in the voice
* Pale, dry skin
* Puffiness in the face
* Increased sensitivity to cold
* Depression and anxiety
* High cholesterol levels
* Unexplained weight gain
* Constipation
* Tender, stiff muscles and joints, accompanied by muscle weakness (particularly in the lower extremities)
* In women, excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding
Hashimoto’s disease, which is known medically as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
