Constipation

A healthy thyroid gland produces
hormones that regulate the body's
metabolism.1

Metabolism slows during hypothyroidism, which causes virtually every other organ in the body to slow down as well. The digestive tract is no exception to this rule.2

Constipation
Constipation is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms2

A sluggish gut with decreased motility slows the movement of stool through the intestine. This is the link between hypothyroidism and constipation.3

Talk to your doctor

If you are suffering from constipation, it may be indicative of broader thyroid symptoms and complications.

Other Hypothyroid Symptoms

Click on the symptoms below to know more.

References:

1. Mullur R, Liu YY, Brent GA. Thyroid hormone regulation of metabolism. Physiol Rev. 2014;94(2):355-382. 2. Hypothyroidism. MedlinePlus. Accessed May 19, 2023. https://medlineplus.gov/hypothyroidism.html 3. Patil AD. Link between hypothyroidism and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2014;18(3):307-309.