The main symptoms of thyroid hypothyroidism

The main symptoms of thyroid hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, fear of cold, dry skin, thin hair, memory loss, depression, constipation, slow heart rate, etc. 1. Fatigue Due to insufficient thyroid hormone secretion, body metabolism slows down, energy production decreases, resulting in patients feeling persistent fatigue and weakness, even after adequate rest is difficult to alleviate. 2. Weight gain and metabolic rate decrease make the body consume less calories, even if there is no significant change in diet, weight may gradually increase, and more fat accumulation.3. People who are afraid of cold may feel cold more easily than others, and need to wear more clothes to keep warm even in warm environments. 4. Dry skin is due to hypothyroidism affecting skin metabolism and moisturizing function. Skin may become rough, desquamate, lack of elasticity. 5. Hair thinning can be reflected in hair, eyebrows and other parts. Thyroid hormone plays an important role in hair growth and maintenance. When lacking, hair is easy to fall off and become sparse. 6. Memory loss can cause patients to lose concentration, slow thinking and other conditions, affecting daily learning and work. 7. Depression can be manifested as depression, anxiety, etc. This is related to the influence of hormone level changes on the nervous system. 8. Constipation is due to slow intestinal motility, digestive function is inhibited, and stool stays in the intestine for too long. 9. Slow heart rate can lead to palpitation, chest tightness and other discomfort, and may affect heart function in severe cases. It should be noted that symptoms may vary from patient to patient, and symptoms may gradually appear and worsen. If the above symptoms occur, especially when multiple symptoms exist at the same time, seek medical attention for relevant examinations in order to confirm diagnosis and start treatment as soon as possible.