Dramatic Shifts in Bowel Habits
Gastrointestinal health serves as a highly sensitive barometer for your overall endocrine function, though few people connect their digestive tract to their neck gland. Thyroid hormones heavily influence the speed at which food moves through your digestive system.
Hypothyroidism slows gastrointestinal motility, leading to severe, stubborn constipation that typically does not respond to standard dietary fiber increases or over-the-counter laxatives.
Hyperthyroidism accelerates this entire process, resulting in frequent, loose bowel movements or chronic diarrhea. Seniors often assume these digestive changes stem from poor dietary choices or new medication side effects.
Addressing the root endocrine cause quickly resolves these frustrating and socially limiting digestive issues.
Thank you very much this information is very appreciated many women on my mother’s side have had to take medication for thyroid imbalances including myself.
This information is incredibly helpful regarding my thyroid condition. Thank you so much for this educational materials.
I am 73 y/o and lately around 11am I feel like very sleepy and wanted to go back to bed again inspite that I slept about 6-7 hrs already during the night. I could bearly function especially after lunch time.
I take levothyroxine 0.88mcg daily for how many years. TSH is being done routinely e.g every 6mos or one year.
What do you think about my lethargy? Good thing I am retired now.
Thank you
Suffering recent diagnosis of Graves disease and with severe diarrhea. Cannot get an endocrinology appointment for 6 months so no treatment! Need treatment ASAP! Suggestions please.