What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid in Teenage Girls?
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The symptoms of thyroid disorders in teenage girls will depend on the type of thyroid issue the individual is struggling with. The symptoms of hypothyroidism vary from hyperthyroidism. So, you need to keep an eye out for the following:
Symptoms of hypothyroidism:
- Fatigue
- Being forgetful
- Constipation
- Dry and flaky skin
- Muscle weakness
- Irritability or signs of depression
- Heightened sensitivity to cold
- Dry and coarse hair texture
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Heavy flow during menstrual cycles
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism:
- Weight loss
- Tremors
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Muscle weakness
- Issues getting quality sleep
- Goiter or enlarged thyroid gland
- Heightened sensitivity to heat
- Eye irritation
If you notice any or multiple of these symptoms recurring from time to time, it is time to see a doctor and get a definitive diagnosis before things take a turn for the worse.
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