It can be challenging to diagnose thyroid problems in older patients not least because they can be misinterpreted as age-related conditions. For example, hypothyroidism causes many different symptoms such as: Feeling below par or fatigued Having dry skin and nails that break more easily Feeling the cold more than others Constipation Memory problems or having […]
15 Common Myths About Thyroid Disease
Your thyroid is making you fat This is commonly believed but untrue. Although your thyroid gland is responsible for your metabolism it is extremely rare for patients to experience significant weight gain if they have an untreated hypothyroid. In severe hypothyroidism, the weight gain is water collecting in the tissues (hence the old term “myxoedema”) […]