International Thyroid Awareness Week


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Your personal hyperthyroidism checklist

If you agree with 5 or more of these statements, tell your doctor about your symptoms. There is a possibility that you may be suffering from hyperthyroidism.

I feel anxious and irritable a lot of the time   I have been sweating more than usual
My hands and fingers tremble slightly   I often feel weak
My skin and hair seem to be getting thinner, and my nails are growing faster than they used to   Everything in my body seems to have speeded up, including my bowel functions and metabolism, and my weight is going down despite increased appetite
My heart rate has become quite fast   My menstrual cycle has changed
My eyes appear to be staring, or bulging  


Your personal hypothyroidism checklist

If you answer 5 of these questions with yes, tell your doctor about your symptoms. There is a possibility that you may be suffering from hypothyroidism.

I feel tired and sleepy most of the time, with little energy and stamina   I notice a lot of negative thought and feel depressed
My brain works less efficiently, my thinking is foggy, my concentration and memory are poor   My motions and reflexes have become slow
Everything in my body seems to have slowed down, including my bowel functions and my metabolism, and my weight is going up   I feel stiffness and aches in my muscles and bones as well as a numb feeling in my hands
My skin and my hair have become dry, pale and puffy, my nails are brittle   My blood pressure has gone up and my heart rate is slow
I feel cold most of the time (even when other people are feeling comfortable)   My cholesterol level has gone up