Last updated 31/03/2021 by The pain clinics - Interdisciplinary Health

9 Early Signs of Low Metabolism (Hypothyroidism)

Hypothyroidism (low metabolism) can be caused by thyroid disease. This condition can lower the burn, cause fatigue and lead to reduced soft tissue repair in your body. Here are 9 early signs that allow you to recognize this devastating diagnosis at an early stage.

The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck at the front of the trachea. This gland releases thyroid hormones that help regulate growth, repair and metabolism. At too low levels of this hormone this can cause a number of symptoms and clinical signs.

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This article will review nine early signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - Some of them will surely surprise you. At the bottom of the article you can also read comments from other readers.

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1. Fatigue and Fatigue

The most characteristic and common symptom of low metabolism is feeling exhausted. This is because the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland directly regulate the energy balance in the body (a bit like the petrol in the body to use an example) - and thus also on whether you feel tired and inactive.

To use a research-based example of this - then it is the case that, among other things, animals that go into hibernation for the winter get very low levels of thyroid hormones in advance of this.

Those with elevated levels of these hormones often feel nervous and restless. In direct contrast, low-content people will feel worn out and heavy in the body. The latter group also more often reports a feeling of lack of motivation and being mentally tired.

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2. Weight gain

Unexpected weight gain is another characteristic symptom of low metabolism. This is not only because hypothyroidism causes one to feel tired and exhausted - and thus move less - but also the fact that low levels of thyroid hormones cause the body to ask the liver, muscles and adipose tissue to keep the calories. That is, your combustion is reduced and goes into flames.
If you are affected by weight gain, even if you feel that you have not made any changes to your diet or activity level - then this is something you should discuss with your GP, who can then refer you to a public clinical nutritionist who can help you.

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3. Cold Vapor and Cold Sensation

Are you someone who is always cold and happy? It may actually be due to low metabolism. Heat is a by-product of burning calories. For example: When we exercise - and burn a lot of calories - we get hot.

Even when you sit down you burn a certain number of calories. At low metabolism, the actual basic combustion goes down - which in turn means that you produce less heat than others with higher metabolism and normal metabolism.

In short, such cold sensations and a feeling of always being cold may be due to low metabolism. But it is worth mentioning that it can also be the way you are created - and that you simply like it a little warmer than the ones you live with. It is when you recognize yourself in several of these symptoms and signs that the risk of having hypothyroidism increases.

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4. Hair loss

Like so many other cells in your body, hair follicles are also regulated by thyroid hormones. Due to the fact that hair follicles have stem cells with frequent yield and short life, they are particularly sensitive to low metabolism.

In fact, low levels of thyroid hormones can cause hair follicles to stop forming again - and this thus leads to hair loss and that hair falls out. If the underlying problem is treated - for example with medication - then the hair will normally grow back.

As many as 30-40% of people suffering from hair loss are affected by low metabolism. This shows a larger research study (1). If you suddenly experience that your hair has become thinner and that it does not grow as before, then you should be examined for low metabolism - and especially if you also recognize yourself in several of the other symptoms in this article.

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5. Dry and Itchy Skin

Just like the hair follicles, the skin cells also have a frequent replacement and short life span. This in turn is due to the fact that they are controlled by thyroid hormones. Low levels lead to missing signals to the skin - which consistently leads to less repair and maintenance.

This interferes with the normal skin cell replacement and causes the normal skin cycle to be affected. Those with low metabolism may, because of this, find that it takes longer for ulcers in the skin to heal. The outer layers of the skin, due to less frequent replacement, will also have to endure more strain and damage before being replaced. The result is often dry and flaky skin.

A characteristic skin change among those with low metabolism is myxedema. This presents as a swollen and reddish skin rash.

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6. Depression and Depression

There has also been a clear correlation between low metabolism and higher prevalence of depression and mental health problems. Researchers believe that this is because hypothyroidism also leads to reduced energy and desire for action - which in turn gives the affected person a bad conscience and low self-esteem.

This often goes beyond several aspects of life - including physical activity and sex life. In fact, many people with low metabolism experience that their sexual love lives are severely affected by hypothyroidism.

Feeling depressed and depressed is a good reason to talk to your GP. If the cause of your depression is low metabolism then this will usually not improve until you are medicated and receive the correct drug treatment for the condition.

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7. Increased Occurrence of Muscle Pain and Joint Pain

Low metabolism causes a sharp change in how your body acquires energy - which, among other things, causes it to break down muscle tissue. This causes pain in the affected muscles and also gives you a higher chance of feeling weak.

This is of course far from optimal - and also leads to those with low metabolism reporting a higher incidence of muscle aches and joint pain. Muscle cramps also occur more frequently due to this muscle breakdown that takes place in the affected muscle fibers.

Such breakdown of the muscles also causes the joints to be increased - which in turn leads to more joint pain among those with hypothyroidism. Therefore, it is important that you try to get a certain amount of movement and exercise in everyday life so that you can help to slow down this development. Below you will find a suggestion for some easy exercises - and a link to our YouTube channel which contains a number of free exercise programs.

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• Compression Noise (such as compression socks that contribute to increased blood circulation to sore muscles or specially adapted compression gloves against rheumatic symptoms in the hands)

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• Trigger point Balls (self-help to work the muscles on a daily basis)
• Arnica cream or heat conditioner (many people report some pain relief if they use, for example, arnica cream or heat conditioner)

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8. Brain Fog and Concentration Difficulties

Do you often find that your head is not fully connected? Or are you having trouble concentrating? This is often called brain fog and means that the affected person may experience concentration difficulties, temporary memory difficulties and general thought activity.

To experience that one is not completely present in the head can be incredibly frustrating. In fact, as many as 39% of those with low metabolism experience a change in their cognitive and mental function.

If you experience such changes, we advise you to discuss it with your doctor - he can take the necessary tests and help you on the way forward to find out why you experience these symptoms. By the administration of the drug Levaxin or the like, the majority experience that they regain their normal memory and thinking ability.

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9. Constipation and Intestinal Problems

Low metabolism (hypothyroidism) can drastically reduce your bowel function - which can cause constipation, among other things. And as we know, impaired bowel function leads to less energy and nutrient absorption.

As you can see from the clinical signs we have reviewed in this article, it is the case that low metabolism virtually puts an "invisible brake" on various bodily functions.. Many people go too long without raising the issue with their GP - and thus suffer in silence without receiving the right medication.

This makes it extra important to actually discuss such symptoms with your doctor - that way you can have extended blood tests and check how the condition is. We hope you do.

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Trigger point Balls (self-help to work the muscles on a daily basis)

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