A deficiency of thyroid hormones can affect virtually all body functions. The severity of symptoms in adults ranges from mild and barely detectable to severe.

It is estimated that between 10-25% of people suffer from some degree of hypothyroidism, many of whom are undiagnosed.

Self-assessment Questionnaire

If you have more than 4 of these symptoms on a frequent or constant basis, low thyroid function is very likely. Consult your health care provider and ask for blood test to determine your thyroid hormone levels.

• Difficulty losing weight, even when eating less/exercising more

• Do not sweat much, even when exercising

• Bags under the eyes

• Eyebrows are thinning

• Dry skin or hair and/or hair loss

• Eyelids are swollen and puffy

• Hands and feet often cold

• Joint stiffness and pain, sometimes better after movement

• Dizziness or poor sense of balance

• Nasal congestion

• Yellowing of palms of hands and soles of feet

• Depression

• Bowel movements less than daily, or with difficulty

• Face looks bloated

• Feel worse if a meal is missed

• Need a lot of sleep

• Frequent infections

• Headaches, often worse in morning

• Poor concentration

• Feel cold more than most other people

• Low energy first thing in the morning, even after good sleep

• Moody and irritable