To an educated person the signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism
include, (MayoClinic):
- Fatigue
- Increased sensitivity to cold
- Constipation
- Dryness of skin
- Gaining of weight
- Puffiness of the face
- Hoarseness
- Weakness of the muscles
- Elevation in the blood cholesterol level
- Aches, in muscles, tenderness and stiffness
- Pain, stiffness or swelling in the joints
- Irregular menstrual periods or heavier than normal periods
- Thinning of hair
- Slowed heart rate
- Depression bouts
- Impairment of the memory
- Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter)