Your body is rather adept at regulating your temperature. Have you been more sensitive to cold temperatures recently? Having trouble tolerating cold is another sign of an underactive thyroid. With low metabolism, your body will try to conserve as much energy as possible. Why is that the case? As mentioned previously, thyroid hormones are directly responsible for energy metabolism. In a study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology (opens in new tab), fatigue was reported as a symptom in 52% of adult patients, and 31% of pediatric patients. Indeed, fatigue is considered to be one of the primary signs of an underactive thyroid. If your tiredness does not seem to have a plausible explanation, however, and a good night’s sleep is making little difference to your energy levels, it may be a sign of hormonal problems. It can be a direct result of chronic stress, a lack of sleep, certain medications and physical exertion, but rest usually helps you to rejuvenate. (Image credit: Getty Images) You’re tired all the timeįatigue is a very broad symptom, and it may signal many different health problems.
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