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Hypothyroidism- what are some symptoms? i'm 21 and my doc thinks i have it. what is it?

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Low and slow...: The thyroid gland is like the accelerator in your car. Being hypothyroid is like taking your foot off the gas. Metabolism in general slows down - thoughts slow down, bowel slows down, appetite decreases, pulse decreases, energy decreases and body temp may decrease. Sluggish, fatigued and cold. Diagnosis is by a simple thyroid test.

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Answered 11/3/2014

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