Dr. Esteban Kosak 
Hypothyroidism very vague symptoms but very damaging to your heart.
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrinologic disorder affecting nearly 4% of the population worldwide. Its definition is a lack of sufficient thyroid hormones within the blood; they are below the normal range. However, that range will vary between laboratories performing the exams and even countries. Also, the symptoms can vary from none or mild to severe and a life-threatening condition in some cases without treatment.
In the old days, most of the hypothyroidism cases were in a direct link diet. Iodine, which is an essential mineral for thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland, lacked in the majority of the people’s diet. After an enormous global effort, critical and most consumed food was nourished with iodine, therefore solving that problem in most of the countries. However, right now, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s disease which is an autoimmune condition. Destruction by the own body’s protein takes place, slowly erasing any trace of the thyroid gland.
Nevertheless, hypothyroidism remains easy to diagnose and treat. The disease with widely available and effective treatment would be in control without further complications. Despite this, close monitoring by the doctor is always a necessity. If patients remain without therapy, complications may arise in the long term, mostly due to cardiovascular diseases along the way. Please utilize this hypothyroidism symptoms checker to assess if your symptoms are likely from this disease. It is free and would only take a few minutes.
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Are you over 60 years?
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Are you a female?
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Do you currently consume food high in iodine mineral? (flour, salt)
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Do you have any family member that has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism?
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For females, Did you gave birth in the last 12 months?
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Do you have a fever? (preferably use a thermometer which needs to shows more than 101,3 °F or touch your forehead and determine if the temperature is increased)
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Do you have sore throat?
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Do you currently take amiodarone?
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Do you currently take lithium?
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Do you currently take carbamazepine or phenobarbital?
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Did you receive external neck radiation?
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Are you currently using oral steroids? (for more than 1 year)
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Do you have cold intolerance?
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Do you have decreased sweating?
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Are you having dry skin?
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Are you having fatigue or lack of energy?
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Do you have obesity? (please search in google the “BMI formula,” and with your weight and height it will calculate you that diagnosis)
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Are you having a gain in weight?
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Are you experiencing hair loss?
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Are you experiencing sleepiness?
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Are you having muscle and joint pain?
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Are you experiencing depression?
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Are you having constipation?
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Do you have a tingling in your upper and lower extremities?
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Are you having a decrease in the vision or hearing?
- Yes
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