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Thyroid Impact On Cholesterol
Hashimoto's thyroiditis; Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis; Autoimmune thyroiditis
Symptoms
- Constipation
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking
- Dry skin
- Enlarged neck or presence of
goiter Fatigue - Hair loss
- Heavy and irregular periods
Intolerance to cold - Mild weight gain
- Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease)
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
Joint stiffness Weight gain (unintentional) Swelling of the face
Note: There may be no symptoms.
Signs and tests
Laboratory tests...
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