Home > Thyroid disorders > When to visit the hospital  What symptoms make people suspect a thyroid disorder and decide to visit the hospital? The symptoms may vary with the type of disease they suffer but, in general, people see a doctor when they have:
The most common symptom is swelling in the neck (goiter). You may visit the hospital because you have found swelling when looking in a mirror or because someone has pointed it out to you.
As listed below, various symptoms may appear when the thyroid gland becomes overactive or underactive. Detailed descriptions about each symptom are given in their respective sections. Many people seek medical treatment because of these symptoms. Rapid heartbeat in spite of being at rest
A fine tremor of the fingers
Unusual sensitivity to heat, increased intake of water and excessive sweating
Weight loss in spite of a good appetite
Irritability and restlessness
Cold body and unusual sensitivity to cold
Dry and rough skin
A feeling of heaviness and sluggishness
Weight gain in spite of a poor appetite
Swollen face or hands when waking up in the morning
Frequent constipation
Unusual sleepiness and dozing off during daytime
Slow and weak pulse
Irregular menstruation
A lump in the neck
Graves' disease, a thyroid disorder, is typically considered to cause protruding eyes. While protruding eyes are not displayed by all patients, some patients see a doctor because of this symptom.
Through physical examinations or comprehensive medical examinations, abnormalities such as swelling in the thyroid gland and abnormal levels of thyroid hormones in the blood can be detected, even in patients who think they are healthy.
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