The UK National Health Service (NHS) writes that symptoms of an underactive thyroid may be mild and may not be easy to notice. They usually develop slowly. Common symptoms include, for example, extreme tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain, constipation, difficulty concentrating and low mood.
Because some of these symptoms are common and can have other causes, the NHS recommends having them checked by a GP. gesund.bund.de describes that the doctor asks about the complaints, feels the thyroid and then arranges a blood test measuring TSH and the thyroid hormones.
TSH is part of the basic blood tests for exhaustion in the German fatigue guideline. An overactive thyroid can also cause tiredness, according to the NHS, together with, for example, restlessness, nervousness and irritability.
This question belongs to the topic Conditions alongside burnout. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about an underactive thyroid, meaning hypothyroidism?
- feeling cold, weight changes, constipation or dry skin
- restlessness, a racing heart or weight loss
- thyroid disease in the family
- a recent pregnancy
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Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about an underactive thyroid, meaning hypothyroidism?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices in my city that assess exhaustion when burnout is suspected. Point out that I need to ask the practice directly about the scope and laboratory tests, for example TSH (thyroid). Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
With some services, the prompt needs to be pasted after signing in. The AI services belong to third parties. Depending on the service and the extent of use, signing in and costs may apply. AI answers can contain errors.