Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Increased sensitivity to cold
- Constipation
- Dry skin
- Weight gain
- Puffy face
- Hoarseness
- Muscle weakness
- Elevated blood cholesterol level
- Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
- Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
- Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
- Thinning hair
- Slowed heart rate
- Depression
- Impaired memory
Causes
- Thyroid gland fails to work properly
- Hashimoto’s disease
- Thyroiditis
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Thyroid treatment and surgery can lead to hypothyroidism
- Radiation treatment of the thyroid
- Certain medications
- Pituitary gland abnormalities
- Pituitary tumours or pituitary surgery
- Iodine imbalance
Prevention and Precautions
- Stop smoking
- Consider treatment for positive thyroid antibodies
- Avoid soy
- Selenium supplementation
- Potassium iodide
- See your doctor regularly
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Be active
- Sleep well
- Manage stress
- Maintain weight
- Dietary changes
- High fibre
- Omega–3 fatty acids
- Probiotics
- Regular exercise
Home Remedies
- Selenium
- Vitamin D
- Probiotics