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What Causes Weight Gain, Scaly Skin, Dry Hair, Swollen Face And Legs?
I am a 45 year old female. Have been having an excessive weight gain. I look swollen from my face all the way down my legs. I am tired and my skin and hair are dry. I was checked by a doctor and had a complete bloodwork down about a year ago. was told that my blood protein level was low, Was put on vitamins. Since that visit I have continued to gain the weight. Still tired and no change to skin or hair condition.
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
Hi,
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. In the early stages, hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms. Over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems such as obesity, joint pain, infertility, heart disease etc. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. Problems tend to develop slowly, often over a number of years.
Hypothyroidism sign and symptoms may include: fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, scaly skin, dry hair, swollen face and limbs like hands, legs or feet, weight gain, puffy face, constipation, hoarseness of voice, muscle weakness, elevated blood cholesterol level, muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints, heavier than normal or irregular menstrual cycles, thinning hair, slowed heart rate, depression, impaired memory, enlarged thyroid gland or goiter etc. According to your statement, you may suffer from hypothyroidism. So, you should undergo thyroid function tests, CBC etc., to confirm the diagnosis and then treat that accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. In the early stages, hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms. Over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems such as obesity, joint pain, infertility, heart disease etc. The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism vary, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. Problems tend to develop slowly, often over a number of years.
Hypothyroidism sign and symptoms may include: fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, scaly skin, dry hair, swollen face and limbs like hands, legs or feet, weight gain, puffy face, constipation, hoarseness of voice, muscle weakness, elevated blood cholesterol level, muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints, heavier than normal or irregular menstrual cycles, thinning hair, slowed heart rate, depression, impaired memory, enlarged thyroid gland or goiter etc. According to your statement, you may suffer from hypothyroidism. So, you should undergo thyroid function tests, CBC etc., to confirm the diagnosis and then treat that accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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