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What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism that you look for in a patient’s history?

A
  • Weight Gain
  • Corse Hair/ Hair Loss
  • Constipation
  • Cold intolerance
  • Horse Voice
  • Dry Skin
  • Lethargy
  • Hearing Loss
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What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism that you look for in a patient’s history?

A
  • Weight Loss
  • Increased Appetite
  • Frequency of defecation increases
  • Heat intolerance
  • Sweating
  • Palpitations
  • Irritability