How can I tell if I have a thyroid problem?
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Thyroid problems are impossible to detect without proper medical tests. Recent estimates say that as many as 60 million people may have a thyroid condition they’re unaware of. If you have any of the symptoms below, you may have a thyroid condition:
- Fatigue, even after getting a full night’s sleep
- Inability to lose or gain weight through changes to your diet
- Depression. This symptom is typically associated with hypothyroidism
- Anxiety. This symptom is typically associated with hyperthyroidism
- High cholesterol levels that do not respond to diet or medication
- Infertility or irregularities in menstrual cycle
- Swelling of the neck
If you’re suffering any of these symptoms, contact an endocrinologist to have your thyroid tested.
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