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Is Your Thyroid Under Active?

Are you unable to lose weight? Are you feeling sleepy and tired all the time? Do you experience brain fog? If all other reasons are ruled out, it could also be hypothyroidism.

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When your thyroid fails to manage your metabolism well, you may feel sluggish. What's thyroid? Well, it is a gland that is present at the neck.
What does it do? It secretes certain hormones. What do the hormones do? They manage temperature, digestion and energy usage. Also, other organs like your liver and heart are indirectly handled by thyroid.

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Though many people suffer hypothyroidism, they seldom realise it. Read on to know about certain signs that indicate thyroid problem.

Fatigue

Fatigue

Fatigue and sleepiness during the day could be one sign. When your blood lacks enough of thyroid levels, you may feel sluggish. Increasing activity levels may help.

Depression

Depression

Depression could be a result of fatigue and lethargy due to hypothyroidism. You may feel low all the time.

Constipation

Constipation

Some of your bodily functions may get affected due to thyroid issues. This includes your digestive system. You may suffer constipation.

Poor Memory

Poor Memory

This disorder may also affect your cognitive faculties. Your memory power may diminish.

Obesity

Obesity

Even after eating healthy and being active, if you gain weight, it could also be one symptom of hypothyroidism.

Low Libido

Low Libido

When thyroid issues go hay wire, your libido may diminish and you may lose interest in having fun.

Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels

Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels

In some cases, high cholesterol levels may also indicate thyroid issues. Consult your doctor once.

Story first published: Monday, March 28, 2016, 0:55 [IST]
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