What are the main signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's disease?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Most of the symptoms experienced by people with Hashimoto’s disease are caused by hypothyroidism, or low levels of thyroid hormones. The most common symptoms are fatigue, intolerance to cold, and constipation.[1] People with Hashimoto’s disease may also experience any of the following additional symptoms.[2][1]

    • Depression
    • Muscle and joint pain
    • Dry skin
    • Brittle nails
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Irregular menstrual cycle
    • Weight gain / appetite changes
    • “Brain fog”
    • Memory problems
    • Hair loss
    • Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate)
    • Ataxia (poor muscle control causing involuntary movements)
    • Infertility
    • Loss of libido

    References

    1. ^Chaker L, Razvi S, Bensenor IM, Azizi F, Pearce EN, Peeters RPHypothyroidism.Nat Rev Dis Primers.(2022-May-19)
    2. ^Mincer DL, Jialal IHashimoto ThyroiditisStatPearls.(2022-06)