Signs Of Hypothyroidism

Pale Skin

Low levels of thyroid hormones inhibit blood circulation causing the skin to look pale and unhealthy. For the same reason, hypothyroidism patients are often cold, especially in their extremities. Individuals with chronically pale, waxy skin, and brittle fingernails should ask a doctor to test for thyroid disorders. Swollen, pale, and dehydrated skin caused by hypothyroidism, if left untreated for long periods, can cause mood disruptions, shortness of breath, memory loss, and in extreme case, a coma. Individuals with signs of poor circulation, including unusually pale skin, could be experiencing this symptom. Pale skin should subside fairly quickly with treatment.

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