Constipation

Your colon is slowed by low thyroid levels. Constipation affects 17% of persons with low thyroid hormone levels, compared to 10% of people with normal thyroid levels, according to one research. In this study, 20% of hypothyroid persons reported that their constipation was growing worse, compared to just 6% of normal-thyroid participants. While constipation is a typical complaint in hypothyroid individuals, it is unusual for constipation to be the sole or most severe symptom.

Before you worry about your thyroid, consider these natural laxatives if you have constipation but otherwise feel well. If they don't work, your constipation worsens, you go several days without passing a stool, or you have stomach discomfort or vomiting, consult a doctor.