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Signs Your Thyroid Might Not Be Functioning Properly When your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can quietly impact nearly every system in your body. This small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck plays a major role in regulating metabolism, hormone balance, and energy production. When it becomes overactive ( hyperthyroidism ) or underactive ( hypothyroidism ), your body sends distress signals that shouldn’t be ignored. Unexplained Weight Changes One of the earliest indicators of thyroid imbalance is a sudden shift in weight. An underactive thyroid slows metabolism, leading to weight gain even with normal eating habits. Conversely, an overactive thyroid speeds up metabolism, causing rapid or unintentional weight loss. Fatigue and Energy Drops If you constantly feel tired despite adequate rest, your thyroid may be underactive. Hypothyroidism causes slower energy production, leaving you feeling sluggish and mentally foggy throughout the day. Mood and Cognitive Changes Thyroid...

Signs Your Thyroid Might Not Be Functioning Properly When your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can quietly impact nearly every system in your body. This small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck plays a major role in regulating metabolism, hormone balance, and energy production. When it becomes overactive ( hyperthyroidism ) or underactive ( hypothyroidism ), your body sends distress signals that shouldn’t be ignored. Unexplained Weight Changes One of the earliest indicators of thyroid imbalance is a sudden shift in weight. An underactive thyroid slows metabolism, leading to weight gain even with normal eating habits. Conversely, an overactive thyroid speeds up metabolism, causing rapid or unintentional weight loss. Fatigue and Energy Drops If you constantly feel tired despite adequate rest, your thyroid may be underactive. Hypothyroidism causes slower energy production, leaving you feeling sluggish and mentally foggy throughout the day. Mood and Cognitive Changes Thyroid...

Signs Your Thyroid Might Not Be Functioning Properly When your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can quietly impact nearly every system in your body. This small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck plays a major role in regulating metabolism, hormone balance, and energy production. When it becomes overactive ( hyperthyroidism ) or underactive ( hypothyroidism ), your body sends distress signals that shouldn’t be ignored. Unexplained Weight Changes One of the earliest indicators of thyroid imbalance is a sudden shift in weight. An underactive thyroid slows metabolism, leading to weight gain even with normal eating habits. Conversely, an overactive thyroid speeds up metabolism, causing rapid or unintentional weight loss. Fatigue and Energy Drops If you constantly feel tired despite adequate rest, your thyroid may be underactive. Hypothyroidism causes slower energy production, leaving you feeling sluggish and mentally foggy throughout the day. Mood and Cognitive Changes Thyroid...

Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Functioning Properly Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck , but don’t let its size fool you; its impact on your health is huge. This gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, and even mood. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can affect nearly every system in your body. Recognizing the signs early can help prevent more serious health problems down the line. Unexplained Weight Changes If you notice sudden weight gain or weight loss without changing your diet or activity level, your thyroid might be at fault. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows metabolism, leading to weight gain, while an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) speeds it up, causing weight loss. Fatigue and Low Energy Constant fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep, is a classic sign of thyroid imbalance. Hypothyroidism can make you feel sluggish , while hyperthyroidism may cause restlessn...

Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Functioning Properly Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck , but don’t let its size fool you; its impact on your health is huge. This gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, and even mood. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can affect nearly every system in your body. Recognizing the signs early can help prevent more serious health problems down the line. Unexplained Weight Changes If you notice sudden weight gain or weight loss without changing your diet or activity level, your thyroid might be at fault. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows metabolism, leading to weight gain, while an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) speeds it up, causing weight loss. Fatigue and Low Energy Constant fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep, is a classic sign of thyroid imbalance. Hypothyroidism can make you feel sluggish , while hyperthyroidism may cause restlessn...

Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Functioning Properly Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck , but don’t let its size fool you; its impact on your health is huge. This gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, and even mood. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, it can affect nearly every system in your body. Recognizing the signs early can help prevent more serious health problems down the line. Unexplained Weight Changes If you notice sudden weight gain or weight loss without changing your diet or activity level, your thyroid might be at fault. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows metabolism, leading to weight gain, while an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) speeds it up, causing weight loss. Fatigue and Low Energy Constant fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep, is a classic sign of thyroid imbalance. Hypothyroidism can make you feel sluggish , while hyperthyroidism may cause restlessn...

Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease Autoimmune thyroid disorders occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, disrupting its ability to function normally. Two of the most common autoimmune thyroid conditions are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Though they both involve immune dysfunction, they affect the thyroid in opposite ways. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Underactive Thyroid) What it is: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). In this condition, the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, gradually damaging it and reducing its ability to produce thyroid hormones. Key Symptoms: Chronic fatigue Weight gain Cold intolerance Constipation Dry skin Depression Hair thinning Brain fog Irregular or heavy periods Enlarged thyroid (goiter) Who’s at risk: Women (especially aged 30–50) Those with a family history of autoimmune disorders People with other autoimmune diseases, like Type 1 diabetes or celia...

Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease Autoimmune thyroid disorders occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, disrupting its ability to function normally. Two of the most common autoimmune thyroid conditions are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Though they both involve immune dysfunction, they affect the thyroid in opposite ways. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Underactive Thyroid) What it is: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). In this condition, the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, gradually damaging it and reducing its ability to produce thyroid hormones. Key Symptoms: Chronic fatigue Weight gain Cold intolerance Constipation Dry skin Depression Hair thinning Brain fog Irregular or heavy periods Enlarged thyroid (goiter) Who’s at risk: Women (especially aged 30–50) Those with a family history of autoimmune disorders People with other autoimmune diseases, like Type 1 diabetes or celia...