Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Brittle Nails
Our nails may not appear to be full of life, but they do need to be fed nutrition just like the rest of our body. Otherwise, they will simply die off. As mentioned, in cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the patient’s circulation has slowed down to below normal levels, and this can affect how much nutrition is sent to the nails.
With a slower circulation, the body needs to prioritize to help ensure that the most important parts of the body get what it needs. In addition, the lower circulation means that fewer nutrients will make it to the extremities. This can result in the patient’s nails becoming brittle, while it can also result in hair loss.
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