These common symptoms include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, hair loss, and constipation.
The symptoms are consistent withhypothyroidism, or low thyroid function.
This article explains what Hashimoto’s feels like and its common symptoms and complications.
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It also discusses when the symptoms mean you should see a healthcare provider.
It limits the ability to convert oxygen and calories into energy.
Hashimoto’s is more aptly characterized as the most common of the disorders that can produce hypothyroidism.
Hashimoto’s eventually may cause the typical symptoms of hypothyroidism.
The most common include:
Who’s at Risk for Hashimoto’s Disease?
Hashimoto’s disease affects both biological males and females with many of the same symptoms.
Retrosternal goiters occasionally require surgical removal if they interfere with breathing or swallowing.
This can lead to infertility in some cases.
In some cases, it can lead to a potentially fatal drop in blood pressure.
Other symptoms of myxedema include:
Myxedema is considered a medical emergency requiring immediate medical assistance.
Early diagnosis and treatment will improve your outcome.
People with Hashimoto’s may also gain weight.
Untreated Hashimoto’s can cause permanent damage to the thyroid gland.
This can cause a goiter to develop.
Other complications can include infertility, heart disorders, and pregnancy complications.
In rare cases, swelling of the brain or coma can occur.
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