What Is Hashimoto's?
3. Symptoms
As the disease progresses, symptoms become more pronounced. Lack of thyroid hormone affects other organs in the endocrine system that rely on negative feedback loops for proper functioning. Potential problems include galactorrhea, infertility, and irregular menstrual cycles in women. Cardiovascular symptoms include high blood pressure and bradycardia.
Chronic fatigue worsens over time, leaving some people feeling depressed. Effects on the brain can cause dementia, memory loss, or other psychiatric conditions. Sleep apnea is common. Other problems of the nervous system lead to neuropathy, joint pain, and nerve deafness.
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