Hypothyroidism
The trouble with an underactive thyroid is the long list of symptoms that can cause all sorts of issues. For example, a common symptom of hypothyroidism is regular bouts of depression, which in itself is already a challenging thing to handle. You also have lethargy, constipation, weight gain, fatigue, muscle cramps, and much more. It can be particularly challenging for women, as it also messes with their menstrual cycle. One of the primary issues of hypothyroidism is the general randomness of what occurs and when. It’s not easy to manage a list of symptoms that can occur at random and will sometimes disappear without a trace, only to come back months later. Another unfortunate symptom to add to hypothyroidism is an increased chance of age-related macular degeneration.
While it is not guaranteed to occur—especially for those who aren’t genetically predisposed—hypothyroidism can be extremely tricky. An underactive thyroid can lead to all sorts of situations, and not all of them are necessarily bad; they are simply different. That said, macular degeneration is a negative side effect, though it’s not guaranteed. Hypothyroidism simply has a habit of causing all sorts of issues to appear and disappear at random.
