Over-active thyroid & under-active thyroid symptoms???!


Question: Over-active thyroid & under-active thyroid symptoms!?!?!?
what is the difference between the symptoms of an over-active thyroid and an under-active thyroid!?!?!? besides one making you lose weight and one making you gain weightWww@Answer-Health@Com


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Symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism):
Palpitations, fast heart rate
Heat intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Increased bowel movements
Light or absent menstrual periods
Trembling hands
Weight loss
Warm moist skin
Hair loss
Staring and protruding eyes

Underactive thyroid causes the opposite, e!.g!. weight gain, puffy sunken eyes, slowness, cold dry skin, slow pulse!.

The best way to confirm your thyroid status is to get a blood test done which will check your free T4 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels!. Overactive: high T4, low TSH!. Underactive: low T4, high TSH!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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