Other Visible Signs
– Weight Gain: Unexplained weight gain due to slowed metabolism.
– Cold Intolerance: Feeling cold even in warm temperatures.
– Yellow-Orange Skin (Carotenemia): Skin takes on yellow-orange hue due to beta-carotene buildup.
– Thinning Eyebrows: Outer eyebrows thin, a classic sign of hypothyroidism.
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and fingers.
Less Visible Signs
– Fatigue: Persistent exhaustion not relieved by sleep.
– Depression and Mood Swings: Low thyroid hormones affect brain chemistry, leading to mood changes.
– Constipation: Slowed digestion causes bowel movements to become infrequent
