2007-02-26 03:40:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It can be serious, depending on how severe it is and how long it has been going on. Some people have no symptoms at all, and others can suffer life-threatening complications. This web site lists a lot of things that can happen, though most people will probably not have those problems:
http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1145.htm
The good news is that it is very treatable. There are many people out there who are taking thyroid hormones every day and are having no problems at all.
2007-02-26 16:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by vegan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only serious if left untreated. Because there are many different types of thyroid medication, there is usually a treatment for everyone. These are symptoms of hypothyroidism. Notice how some are serious. Symptoms include; weight gain, IBS with constipation, fatigue, mood changes, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, low body temp, cold feet, hairloss, dry skin, depression, sleep apnea, muscle and joint aches, increased cholesterol levels, sensitivity to light, heart problems, and coma.
2007-02-27 11:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋