Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

Dr Manjunath Malige, Lead Consultant - Endocrinology & Diabetes, Aster RV Hospital , Bengaluru

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Under-active thyroid)

• Feeling tired/prevailing weakness
• Weight Gain
• Dry Skin
• Cold Sensation
• Hair loss
• Poor concentration / memory loss
• Constipation
• Hoarseness of voice
• Tingling and numbing sensation in hands and feet
• Puffiness of face
• Feeling sad or depressed
• Irregular periods and infertility in women
• Delayed growth in children
• Poor performance at school, by children

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism (Over-active thyroid)

• Nervousness, anxiety or irritability
• Hyperactivity
• Mood swings
• Difficulty in falling asleep
• Feeling tired all the time
• Sensitivity to heat
• Muscle weakness
• Diarrhoea
• Weight loss despite good appetite
• Shaking of the hands
• Protruding eyes
• Excessive sweating
• Irregular periods and infertility in women
• Rapid irregular heart beat (palpitations)
• Hair loss
• Inability to concentrate
• Breast development in men
• Excessive itching