Table 3 Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Depression, fatigue, lethargy, forgetfulness, decreased concentration, memory deficit, slow thinking, cold intolerance, nerve entrapment syndromes, decreased sweating, ataxia

Muscular weakness, cramps, myalgia, arthralgia, and delayed relaxation phase of reflexes

Bradycardia, diastolic hypertension, increased serum cholesterol, raised triglycerides, raised low-density lipoproteins, ascites, hyperhomocysteinaemia

Constipation

Puffy eyes, enlarged tongue, hearing impairment, goitre, hoarseness of voice, dysphagia, sore throat

Infertility, menstrual irregularities, heavy bleeding, impotence, galactorrhea, hyperprolactinemia

Weight gain, dry and coarse skin, brittle hair and nails

Pericardial and pleural effusions, pituitary gland enlargement