What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism during pregnancy?
During pregnancy many changes happen to your body. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism may start slowly and you may not notice any changes. You may only feel that something is wrong when signs and symptoms worsen. Early signs and symptoms include: • Body weakness and fatigue (feeling more tired than usual). • Dry, flaky skin, and thin, brittle fingernails and hair. • Feeling depressed, irritable, and anxious. • Feeling too cold when the temperature is just right or normal for everyone else. • Muscle pain. • Later signs and symptoms include: • Constipation (dry, hard bowel movements). • Enlarged thyroid gland. • Hoarseness, or a change in your voice or speech. • Sleepiness and problems thinking clearly, such as being forgetful and easily confused. • Swelling around the eyes. • Too much and too sudden weight gain. • Very slow heartbeat and trouble breathing. How is hypothyroidism diagnosed? Your caregiver may ask you about your family history, and do a physical exam. He will also do
During pregnancy many changes happen to your body. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism may start slowly and you may not notice any changes. You may only feel that something is wrong when signs and symptoms worsen. Early signs and symptoms include: • Body weakness and fatigue (feeling more tired than usual). • Dry, flaky skin, and thin, brittle fingernails and hair. • Feeling depressed, irritable, and anxious. • Feeling too cold when the temperature is just right or normal for everyone else. • Muscle pain. • Later signs and symptoms include: • Constipation (dry, hard bowel movements). • Enlarged thyroid gland. • Hoarseness, or a change in your voice or speech. • Sleepiness and problems thinking clearly, such as being forgetful and easily confused. • Swelling around the eyes. • Too much and too sudden weight gain. • Very slow heartbeat and trouble breathing.
