What Symptoms Can Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis Cause?
Q:
What are the signs of Hashimotoâs thyroiditis?
A:
At first people with Hashimotoâs thyroiditis may show no symptoms, or the symptoms may be mild. Usually the signs take years to develop. The first symptom the patient notices himself is often an enlarged thyroid, known as a goiter, which causes your neck swollen. As it grows larger, you will find it difficult to swallow. Other symptoms caused by an underactive thyroid because of Hashimotoâs thyroiditis are:
Tiredness
Weight gain
Slow heart rate
Joint pain and muscle pain
Constipation
Puffiness or paleness of the face
Inability to get warm
Depression
Irregular or heavy menstrual periods
Hard to get pregnant
Hair loss or brittle hair
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