Patient's question:
My aunt has been feeling unwell recently. She went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and was told she has hypothyroidism. She called me asking about the early symptoms of hypothyroidism in women? I'm not sure either. Hello, what are the early symptoms of hypothyroidism in women?Doctor's answer:
1. Skin roughness: Early symptoms of hypothyroidism in women include aversion to cold, extremely dry skin and reduced sweating. The skin becomes very thick, yellow, and cool, with sparse and dry hair. Nails become brittle and prone to cracking.2. Mild anemia: Fatigue, a tendency to sleep, decreased memory, lower intelligence, and slow reaction times are early symptoms of hypothyroidism in women. Additionally, mild anemia and weight gain may occur.