Conditions
Depression and thyroid-like symptoms
5.2% of adults worldwide (WHO)
Key facts about major depressive disorder
- Most people with depression first present with physical symptoms (69% in a WHO primary-care study) ↗︎
- Fatigue is present in 90%+ of depressed patients ↗︎
- Can cause measurable cognitive impairment
- Highly treatable with multiple effective options
Common symptoms
Many of these also occur in hypothyroidism, which is why the two are easily confused.
Fatigue
Low energy
Depression
Anxiety
Brain fog
Concentration difficulty
Memory problems
Insomnia
Appetite changes
Weight gain
Tests to ask your doctor about
- PHQ-9 Screening
- Clinical Interview
- Rule out medical causes
Important
This page is for educational purposes only. It cannot diagnose medical conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and testing.