Table 2 Clinical presentation at diagnosis among patients with hypothyroidism
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Total | 221 | 100.0 |
Symptoms | ||
Fatigue | 120 | 54.3 |
Heavy Menstrual Period (Total = 160) | 54 | 33.8 |
Cold Intolerance | 73 | 33.0 |
Weight Gain | 61 | 27.6 |
Constipation | 37 | 16.7 |
Irregular Menstrual period (Total = 160) | 3 | 1.9 |
Anxiety | 4 | 1.8 |
Palpitation | 3 | 1.4 |
Heat Intolerance | 1 | 0.5 |
Signs | ||
Slow Pulse Rate | 62 | 28.1 |
Heavy Hair Loss | 22 | 10.0 |
Miscarriages (Total = 160) | 15 | 9.4 |
Tremor | 13 | 5.9 |
Rapid Pulse Rate | 6 | 2.7 |
Eyes and Face Swelling | 4 | 1.8 |
Excessive Sweating | 2 | 0.9 |