Swollen Face

A swollen face is a symptom of hypothyroidism with swelling seen around the eyes, lips and cheekbones.1

Hypothyroidism can cause myxedema. Myxedema coma, a rare, life-threatening condition, occurs late in the progression of hypothyroidism.2

Swollen Face
A swollen face is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms

A swollen face is one of the common hypothyroidism symptoms that people experience. A swollen face that is caused by low thyroid function is often referred to by medical professionals as “myxoedema”.3

Talk to your doctor

If you have a swollen face, it is a good idea to get your thyroid tested as it is one of many possible hypothyroidism symptoms.

Other Hypothyroid Symptoms

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References:

1. Chandna S, Bathla M. Oral manifestations of thyroid disorders and its management. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011;15(suppl 2):S113-S116. 2. Schraga ED. Hypothyroidism and myxedema coma. Medscape. Accessed May 22, 2023. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/768053-overview 3. Van den Hanenberg F, Brouwer CB, van den Berk GE. A young woman with facial oedema: autoimmune hypothyroidism. Neth J Med. 2013;71(4):205-208.