Thyroid Disease
Everyone can feel too hot or too cold from time to time but, for patients with thyroid issues, temperature changes are no joke. Patients with hyperthyroidism can experience heat intolerance, excessive sweating and tremors. On the other hand, patients with hypothyroidism can experience an increased sensitivity to the cold.
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July 28, 2015