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15 Signs You Are Having Thyroid Problems (#9 is Really Surprising!)
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13. You Literally Have a Pain in the Neck
Since the thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, any discomfort, protrusion, slight bulge, or swelling in the neck area might be an inflamed thyroid, or possibly a goiter, which is when the gland swells or becomes abnormally enlarged. Goiters can be caused by either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Any discomfort in the neck, or any type of swelling should be checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.
14. You Are Hot – Except When You Are Cold
This is a classic symptom of a thyroid dysfunction. Changes in the level of thyroid function interrupt the body’s ability to regulate your body temperature. Cold hands and feet, or just feeling cold nearly all the time, even when in a warm room, is often due to hypothyroidism. On the other hand, if you are hot even when the fan is blowing on you, or if you find you are constantly sweating and find that you cannot tolerate any heat, you might have hyperthyroidism.
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15. You Are All Aflutter
If you feel a fluttering in your chest (and you haven’t fallen in love recently) those are probably heart palpitation. When your heart is fluttering, beating really hard, racing, or feeling as if it skips a beat or two, this can be a sign of too many thyroid hormones in your body.
Of course heart palpitations can be caused by many, many things, but thyroid problems can also be a cause. If your doctor has ruled out other problems, ask them if your problem could be your thyroid.
Some doctors are resistant to a diagnosis of a thyroid, but if this happens, find a doctor who is willing to listen to you and consider other options.
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