10 Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Constipation
The thyroid hormones are directly involved in the normal functioning of your bowels as well. The normal bowel movements, proper absorption of the nutrients, and proper transit time of the food in the digestive system are related to thyroid hormones.
In cases when hypothyroidism develops, the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal system will be impaired, leading to constipation and other problems. Constipation is often persistent and with the replacement thyroid hormone therapy together with dietary changes should resolve this problem.
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