🍽️ Your stomach is acting up
Bloating, persistent constipation, or rapid transit? The thyroid acts like the conductor of the digestive orchestra. Too slow, it slows down the entire system; too fast, it throws it out of balance.
Read more on the next page 💭 Emotional roller coaster
An overactive thyroid often causes restlessness, irritability, and a feeling of feverishness, while an underactive thyroid leads to low mood and significant mental fatigue.
🔥 Internal thermostat out of whack
Are you cold when it’s hot, or vice versa? The thyroid regulates body temperature. An imbalance disrupts this mechanism, causing chills or unusual hot flashes.
⚖️ The scale is yo-yoing
Weight that fluctuates for no apparent reason can be a strong warning sign. In hypothyroidism, the metabolism slows down and promotes weight gain; In hyperthyroidism, it becomes overactive, causing weight loss and loss of appetite.
🌸 Irregular Periods
Irregular menstrual cycles, light or heavy flow often indicate a hormonal imbalance related to the thyroid. This imbalance can also affect fertility.
🧠 Persistent Brain Fog
Memory problems, sluggishness, or difficulty concentrating? Hypothyroidism can slow cognitive function, giving the impression of “thinking through cotton wool.”
👀 Neck Discomfort or Swelling
A lump in the throat, difficulty swallowing, or a visible goiter under the chin are typical signs of a thyroid disorder, especially if the neck appears swollen or asymmetrical.
Read more on the next page ❤️ Racing Heart (or Slow Heartbeat)
Palpitations, rapid pulse, or conversely, a very slow heart rate: the thyroid directly influences heart rhythm. Its dysfunction can create an imbalance between blood pressure and circulation.
👩⚕️ Particularly at-risk groups
Women (5 to 8 times more at risk than men), seniors over 60, and people with a family history of heart disease should be especially vigilant.
🪞 Quick self-test to perform in front of a mirror
Tilt your head back, swallow slowly, and observe your neck between your Adam’s apple and collarbones. Any asymmetry, lump, or swelling requires a medical check-up.
