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Cold Intolerance

If you constantly ask yourself “Why
am I always cold?,” it could be a
sign of hypothyroidism.

Cold intolerance is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism.1 You may find yourself constantly reaching for a sweater or turning up the heat, even though others around you seem unbothered. Perhaps you are avoiding outdoor activities for fear of feeling uncomfortably cold.

Cold Intolerance
Cold intolerance is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms

Cold intolerance is one of the signs of hypothyroidism.1 If you feel you’ve become ‘one of those people who’s always cold’, talk to your doctor about getting tested for hypothyroidism.

Talk to your doctor

Talk to your doctor about thyroid symptoms and what you can do about them. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get tested and find out if your thyroid symptoms are being caused by hypothyroidism.

Other Hypothyroid Symptoms

Click on the symptoms below to know more.
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Reference:

1. Maushart CI, Loeliger R, Gashi G, Christ-Crain M, Betz MJ. Resolution of hypothyroidism restores cold-induced thermogenesis in humans. Thyroid. 2019;29(4):493-501.

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