When the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormone, your metabolism slows, which may lead to dangerous side effects.

The University of Maryland Medical Center says symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

• Feeling tired.
• Being sensitive to cold.
• Developing a hoarse voice and slowed speech.
• Having a slower pulse.
• Developing hair that is thicker, scaly, dry and more coarse.
• Feeling numbness in the hands and fingers.
• Having constipation, weight gain, problems with menstruation or headaches.
• Feeling confused or depressed.
• Showing signs of dementia.
• Showing delays among children in growth, teething or mental development.

Source: HealthDay

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