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Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is where the thyroid gland does not make enough hormones and it can creep in quietly. Many simply avoid or confuse symptoms of hypothyroidism as regular day-to-day issues, such as stress, getting older or fatigue. Ultimately, this may ignore thyroid-related symptoms that can delay diagnosis and treatment and overall health concerns.
This blog post will help raise awareness of some common signs of hypothyroidism that are mistaken for lifestyle issues.
The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism, energy, and a number of body functions. When things go wrong and it slows down, symptoms will develop; however, that process can be gradual. This is confusing because symptoms of hypothyroidism overlap with experiences such as stress, facing the challenges of a busy life, or even naturally getting older. Many statements can be considered normal experiences dismissed as “part of the current life,” but fatigue, weight gain, and changes in top hygiene can be signs that something bigger is happening that might relate to a thyroid problem.
Why it’s confusing: It's completely normal to feel fatigued from work or having a long day, but with hypothyroidism fatigue can become debilitating and doesn't improve with sleep or rest.
Look out for: A persistent fatigue interfering with daily life or routines even when you sleep well.
Why it’s confusing: Weight can fluctuate depending on several factors, including adjustments in diet, activity, and lifestyle. However, with hypothyroidism metabolism slows down, causing gradual and unexplained weight gain.
Look out for: Persistent weight gain even without significant changes to your diet your activity stays the same
Why it’s confusing: Everyone's temperature sensitivity is different; some people are just more cold natured than others. However, with hypothyroidism, your body simply doesn't generate the same amount of heat it used to, therefore we feel cold.
Look out for: Persistent cold hands, feet or feeling cold indoors while others feel fine.
Why it’s confusing: Dry skin and other hair issues are usually traced back to the environment; weather, aging, and even products we use on our skin and hair.
Look out for: Noticeably dry, rough skin and hair thinning or brittle hair that worsens despite care.
Why it’s confusing: Mental fatigue and mood changes are frequently linked to stress or busy lifestyles.
Look out for: Unexplained sadness, slowed thinking, difficulty concentrating, or “foggy” brain that affect personal and work life.
Why it’s confusing: Irregular bowel habits are common and often linked to diet or hydration.
Look out for: Ongoing constipation despite normal diet and fluid intake.
Why it’s confusing: These symptoms can be subtle and attributed to aging, fitness level, or throat irritation.
Look out for: Noticeably slow heartbeat or persistent hoarseness without an apparent cause.
If you observe a series of these signs persisting over several weeks with impairment to your daily life, it is time to meet with a health care professional. If you get a lab and clinical evaluation early, you have a much better chance of coping with hypothyroidism by treatment.
It can be difficult to identify the early signs of hypothyroidism because they can resemble other common lifestyle and health issues. Symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight gain or lose, cold sensitivity, and mood changes can often be linked to diet or other lifestyle issues. Therefore, it is very important that you notice whether your symptoms are constant and/or persistent. If you believe you may have hypothyroidism, then you should not hesitate to seek assistance from a physician to obtain the proper testing and treatment. When taking an active role in your thyroid health, you may improve your quality of life tremendously and avoid many long-term problems down the road. Remember, you have symptoms, and they deserve further investigation.
Diagnosing hypothyroidism occurs primarily by bloodwork of thyroid hormones (TSH and free T4), and evaluation of symptoms you are experiencing.
No. While healthy lifestyle habits contribute to overall well-being, hypothyroidism will require a regimen of thyroid hormone replacement therapy or something for long-term improvement.
The symptoms can vary. For example, some people can have symptoms that are very subtle (ordinary level of energy) to more moderate or severe. Most people have symptoms mainly fatigue or weight gain, while some people's predominant symptoms are more mental or skin related.
Yes. Stress can share some overlapping symptoms, like fatigue or changes in mood. Thus, it is important for someone experiencing symptoms for an extended period of time to get evaluated with a proper thyroid evaluation.
Treatment (synthetic thyroid hormone), works well and in time will properly restore hormone imbalance and relieve your symptoms, often allowing you to return to normal life.
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