10 Underactive Thyroid Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Constipation
The rate at which food is passed through the digestive system is also stimulated by hormones, including the thyroid hormone. It is important that these hormones are in the right balance to help ensure our digestive systems work as well as they should. An imbalance can lead to some very uncomfortable conditions.
In patients with an underactive thyroid, food will pass through slower and the result can be constipation. This leads to harder, dryer stools and these can be very difficult to pass. While constipation will usually pass in time, it can lead to potentially severe problems if it goes for too long.
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