What are the symptoms of thyroid?
My periods have been irregular lately, and I've gained some weight without changing my diet much. My friend suggested it might be a thyroid issue. What are the common symptoms of thyroid problems generally?
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3 months ago
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When my thyroid issues started, I tried coriander seed water and yoga, thinking it would go away, but my extreme fatigue and sudden weight gain didn't budge. You might also feel very cold all the time, or experience hair fall and mood swings. Honestly, home remedies only support you a little, but a simple TSH blood test is what you actually need to confirm it.
3 months ago
I literally panic over every small symptom, but when I had extreme fatigue and my hair started thinning rapidly, I was convinced it was something terrible. It turned out to be just hypothyroidism, which is super manageable. Keep an eye out for weight changes, feeling cold, and mood swings, and please get a blood test so you don't stress like I did!
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3 months ago
Yes, major weight changes, feeling unusually tired, and dry skin are very common signs. Definitely get a simple TSH blood test done to know for sure.
3 months ago
Bro, I actually thought my fatigue was just college stress, but then my friend told me to check for thyroid. Some common symptoms are feeling super lazy all day, sudden weight gain, and dry skin. It's really common nowadays, so just get a quick blood test done to be sorted.
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3 months ago
Look, if you are suddenly gaining weight for no reason, feeling tired even after 9 hours of sleep, or getting constant muscle weakness, get your thyroid checked. If it's hyperthyroid, you might lose weight rapidly and feel anxious. Stop searching for shortcuts on the internet and just get a thyroid profile test done from any lab.