Sponsor: 7 Signs Your Thyroid Is Causing Weight Gain and Fatigue (2755 hits)
It's estimated that as many as 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but the majority don't know it yet. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, is the master gland of metabolism. When your thyroid doesn't function, it can affect every aspect of your health, and in particular, weight, depression and energy levels. Since undiagnosed thyroid problems can dramatically increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, anxiety, hair loss, s*xual dysfunction, infertility and a host of other symptoms and health problems, it's important that you don't go undiagnosed.
You don't need to have all of these symptoms in order to have a thyroid problem, but here are some of the most common signs that you may have a thyroid condition:
10. Muscle and Joint Pains, Carpal Tunnel/Tendonitis Problems. 9. Neck Discomfort/Enlargement. 8. Hair/Skin Changes 7. Bowel Problems. 6. Menstrual Irregularities and Fertility Problems. 5. Family History. 4. Cholesterol Issues 3. Depression and Anxiety. 2. Weight Changes. You may be gaining or not able to lose weight. Or you may have joined Weight Watchers, and you are the only one who isn't losing much weight. Difficulty losing weight can be a sign of hypothyroidism. You may be losing weight while eating the same amount of food as usual - or even losing while eating more than normal. Unexplained weight changes and issues can be signs of both hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. (For More Information http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss... ) 1. Fatigue.
