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