Goiter Problems?

Question

What is the symptoms of an under active goiter?

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. It is diagnosed by clinical features such as a typical facies, hoarse slow speech, and dry skin, and by low levels of thyroid hormones. Management includes treatment of the underlying cause and administration of thyroxine.
Early symptoms of Hypothyroidism:
* Weakness
* Fatigue
* Cold intolerance
* Constipation
* Weight gain (unintentional)
* Depression
* Joint or muscle pain
* Thin, brittle fingernails
* Thin and brittle hair
* Paleness

Late symptoms:
* Slow speech
* Dry flaky skin
* Thickening of the skin
* Puffy face, hands and feet
* Decreased taste and smell
* Thinning of eyebrows
* Hoarseness
* Abnormal menstrual periods

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
* Overall swelling
* Muscle spasms (cramps)
* Muscle pain
* Muscle atrophy
* Uncoordinated movement
* Absent menstruation
* Joint stiffness
* Dry hair
* Hair loss
* Drowsiness
* Appetite loss
* Ankle, feet, and leg swelling
* Short stature
* Separated sutures
* Delayed formation or absence of teeth
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