Symptoms
You may not have symptoms of hypthyroidism. In those that have symptoms, hypothyroidism may cause:
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Coarse, brittle hair, and hair loss
• Facial puffiness
• Dry skin
• Swollen hands or feet
• Cold intolerance
• Weight gain
• Constipation
• Achy feeling all over
• Depression and irritability
• Memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating
• Blurred vision
• Menstrual abnormalities or infertility
Symptoms of severe or long-term hypothyroidism causes:
• Slow heart rate
• Depressed breathing
• Hypothermia —low body temperature
• Coma