Your body sometimes sends you signals you don’t even suspect. Fatigue, weight fluctuations, dry skin, or mood swings—these are subtle clues that could indicate a malfunction of the thyroid, this tiny gland that is essential to the overall balance of your body.
💛 10 signs of thyroid dysfunction
🩸 Skin that feels tight and peels for no reason
Even with rigorous hydration, does your skin remain dry and rough? This common sign of hypothyroidism reflects a slowdown in cell renewal: the epidermis renews itself less quickly, giving way to a feeling of tightness and a dull complexion.
💇♀️Hair that loses its density
Hair that’s thinning, breaking, or falling out more often may indicate a hormonal imbalance. Thyroid hormones regulate hair growth—in excess, they accelerate hair loss; in deficiency, they weaken the fiber.
🍽️ A stomach that’s acting up Bloating
, persistent constipation, or accelerated transit? The thyroid acts like a digestive conductor. Too slow, it slows down the entire system; too fast, it disrupts it.
💭Emotional Roller Coaster
An overactive thyroid often causes restlessness, irritability, and a feeling of restlessness, while an underactive thyroid often causes low mood and severe mental fatigue.
🔥Internal thermostat out of whack
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Are you cold when it’s hot, or vice versa? The thyroid regulates body temperature. A malfunction disrupts this mechanism, causing unusual chills or hot flashes.
⚖️ The scale that yo-yos
Weight fluctuating for no apparent reason can be a strong signal. In hypothyroidism, metabolism slows down and promotes weight gain; in hyperthyroidism, it accelerates and causes weight loss and loss of appetite.
🌸Periods that go wrong
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, slow thinking, or difficulty concentrating? Hypothyroidism can slow cognitive function, making you feel like you’re “thinking through cotton wool.”
👀 Neck discomfort or swelling
A feeling of 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.
❤️Heart racing (or slowing down)
Palpitations, rapid pulse or, on the contrary, very slow rhythm: the thyroid directly influences the heart rate. Its imbalance can create an imbalance between blood pressure and circulation.
👩⚕️Groups particularly at risk
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Women (5 to 8 times more exposed than men), seniors over 60, and people with a family history should be extra vigilant.
🪞 Quick self-test to perform in front of your mirror
Tilt your head back, swallow slowly, and observe your neck between your Adam’s apple and your collarbones. Any asymmetry, bumps, or swelling requires medical attention.
🌺This tiny gland that silently rules
The thyroid influences almost everything: mood, energy, temperature, digestion, heart. These signals, often discreet, deserve special attention. Listen to your body, observe subtle changes, and don’t hesitate to seek medical help—early treatment can prevent many complications.
