Presentation
[…] fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory problems with brain fog It’s important to note that these symptoms are nonspecific, meaning they can be present [healthline.com]
Although considered an asymptomatic disorder, some patients may present non-specific symptoms, which can be suggestive of hypothyroidism (2, 3). The prevalence of SCH in the population is relatively high, and it varies from between 4% and 20%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Weight Gain
When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]
In fact, a growing number of studies have associated SCH with an increased number of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension (6), weight gain (7), insulin resistance (8), hypercholesterolaemia, dyslipidaemia (9), and coronary and ischaemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Fatigue
When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]
- Fishing
Iodine is especially found in iodized table salt, saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs. The National Institutes of Health recommends 150 micrograms per day for most adults and teenagers. [healthline.com]
- Goiter
When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]
- Swelling
When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]
Cardiovascular
- Thrombosis
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2003. 23 168–175. (10.1161/01.ATV.0000051384.43104.FC) [PubMed] [CrossRef] [Google Scholar] 41. Yamashina A, Tomiyama H, Arai T, Hirose K, Koji Y, Hirayama Y, Yamamoto Y, Hori S. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Psychiatrical
- Suggestibility
Some studies do suggest that elevated TSH levels, when left untreated, may contribute to developing the following: high blood pressure high cholesterol congestive heart failure In a 2005 study looking at older men and women, those with a blood TSH level [healthline.com]
Recent studies suggest that this may also be true for SCH. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
431 to active treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
According to research from 2009, evidence is mostly inconclusive that those with TSH levels between 5.1 and 10 mIU/L will benefit from treatment. [healthline.com]
Prevention
Hence, 1000 women would need to be treated to prevent one new case of ischaemic heart disease per year. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]