When symptoms of being afraid of the cold, general weakness, and sleepiness appear, the first thing that comes to mind may be wind-cold and cold , because these are the typical symptoms of wind-cold and cold, including chills, fatigue, and drowsiness. However, the possibility of hypothyroidism cannot be ruled out, because hypothyroidism can also have this symptom. If you want to know the condition clearly, it is recommended to go to the endocrinology department of the hospital for a thyroid function test. This is a direct way to diagnose early-stage hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism (referred to as hypothyroidism) is a disease in which the body's metabolism is reduced due to reduced synthesis and secretion of and thyroid hormones, or insufficient physiological effects. Hypothyroidism often has an insidious onset and a long course, and many patients lack specific symptoms and signs for a long time. As the condition continues to worsen, various symptoms of discomfort may appear:
In terms of physical condition: unexplained fatigue, fear of cold and less sweating, weight gain, slow movement, slow speech, low tone, body temperature lower than normal, and a series of Symptoms of reduced body metabolic rate.
In terms of mental state: in addition to difficulty in concentrating, memory, understanding and calculation ability are also reduced, and there are prominent symptoms of drowsiness, slow reaction, and symptoms such as decreased sympathetic nerve excitability.
In addition, in terms of appearance: facial edema, dull expression, sparse hair and dry skin, yellow hands and feet, or accompanied by loss of appetite, abdominal distension, constipation, bradycardia and other symptoms.
It can be seen that hypothyroidism has many effects on the human body, so attention should be paid. If the above symptoms occur, you must go to the hospital for thyroid function screening in time. If you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism, there is no need to panic. As long as you actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, you can still return to normal life.
