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Winter is one of the worst seasons of the year for people with hypothyroidism, as they feel uncomfortable, due to the severity of their symptoms.
Reasons for increasing symptoms of hypothyroidism in winter
In this regard, Dr. Muhammad Al-Manisi, Professor of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, said that hypothyroidism is a disease that worsens in the winter.
Al-Manisi explained that thyroid hormones are responsible for warming the body and supplying it with energy and vitality in cold weather, so patients with inactivity deficiency feel cold in winter more than others.
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism in winter
The professor of endocrinology added that hypothermia is not the only symptom that worsens in the winter in patients with hypothyroidism, explaining that there are symptoms that also become severe, including:
– Fatigue and tiredness.
Poor focus.
– overweight.
Dry skin.
– Depression.
hair loss
– Menstrual disorder.
Digestive problems.
heart rate
Pain in muscles and joints.
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Tips for patients with hypothyroidism in the winter
He stressed that the only way to avoid an increase in the symptoms of hypothyroidism in winter is the patient’s commitment to taking medications on time, without prejudice to the doses prescribed by the doctor, to compensate for the lack of hormones.
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In addition to taking medications, patients with hypothyroidism must follow a set of guidelines in the winter, which were specified by the “Very wellhealth” website in the following tips:
1- Exposure to sunlight for a period of 20 to 30 minutes, to provide the body with a good dose of vitamin D, which is beneficial for thyroid function.
2- Keeping the body active, by continuing to exercise daily, such as walking.
3- Sleep 7 to 8 hours every night.
4- Control stress by practicing meditation and relaxation exercises, such as yoga and deep breathing, because tension exacerbates the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
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