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Warning Signs
Seek medical attention if you or
a person you know has
hypothyroidism and develops
signs of
myxedema coma, such as:
- Mental deterioration, such
as apathy, confusion, and
psychosis.
- Extreme weakness and
fatigue that progress to loss of consciousness (coma).
- Severe breathing
difficulties, slow heart rate (less than 60 beats per
minute), or low body temperature [95 °F(35 °C) or below].
See your health professional
if you have any symptoms that don't go away, including:
- Constipation.
- An inability to tolerate
cold.
- Feeling tired, sluggish,
or weak.
- Dry skin, brittle nails,
or a yellowish tint to the skin.
- Memory problems,
depression, or difficulty
concentrating.
- Heavy or irregular
menstrual periods that
may last longer than 5 to 7 days.
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