Common Symptoms Of Thyroid Disorders You Need To Know

Slow digestion

As a key function of metabolism, thyroid hormones are integral to the process of effectively moving your food through your digestive tract. As such, the digestive system is among the internal mechanisms affected by an underactive thyroid gland. If you have hypothyroidism, you will likely experience stomach issues such as indigestion, heartburn, frequent burping, constipation, and bloating. Eventually, digestive problems can contribute to the symptom discussed in the next page.