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Does Constipation Cause Exhaustion

Health Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism Symptoms

Symptoms


Early Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They include:

  • Chronic fatigue
  • Sensitivityto cold
  • Headache
  • Muscle and joint aches
  • Weight gain, despite diminished appetite
  • Constipation
  • Dry skin

In premenopausal women, early symptoms can interfere with fertility. They may experience heavy periods or, in rare cases, a milky discharge from the breasts. A history of miscarriage may be a sign of impending hypothyr...

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Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Food Allergies Illnesses that cause sinus drainage Constipation   Constipation is an... Read more »

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What is Sundowning?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Sundowning is a term used with Alzheimer's in order to describe behaviour difficulties that can... Read more »

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Taking Baclofen and Stretching for MS-Related Spasticity
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...dizziness or lightheadedness; confusion; unusual constipation*; new or unusual bladder... Read more »

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Caregiver Tips on Coping with Disruptive Sleep Patterns and Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...there a physical reason for his sleeplessness such as constipation, needing the bathroom, an... Read more »

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The Reflux Mom's Nursing Guide
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...rule out other common causes of fussiness such as constipation, infection, ear pain, sore throat... Read more »

Health Guide

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
...ovarian cancer can include:   Exhaustion or fatigueNauseaBack painPain during sexConstipationMenstrual changes   These symptoms are less common and are associated with... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Introduction
...and feetDigestive problems, including irritable bowel syndrome with gas, and alternating diarrhea and constipationUrinary frequency caused by bladder spasmsPainful menstrual periodsSymptoms in... Read more »
Fatigue
...weakness or fatigue, especially if accompanied by fever or unintentional weight loss. You have constipation, dry skin, weight gain, or intolerance to cold. You wake up and fall back to... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...racecadotril is equal to or only slightly less effective then loperamide (Imodium) and causes less constipation and bloating. Racecadotril also seems to be safe in small children, while Imodium... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »

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