If you wake up feeling tired despite having clocked up eight or more hours of sleep, or you regularly feel you need a daytime nap, your thyroid could be to blame.

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Difficulty losing weight even when following a strict diet can be a sign of a thyroid problem. The same goes for unexplained weight loss or weight gain.

Hypothyroidism is often associated with depression, while hyperthyroidism  is commonly linked to anxiety and panic attacks.

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High cholesterol, particularly if it  can’t be lowered with exercise, medication or diet, may be a sign of thyroid problems.

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If your direct family members have had thyroid problems, your chances of having the same are increased.

Heavier, more frequent and more painful periods are often linked to hypothyroidism. Shorter, lighter or irregular periods can be linked to hyperthyroidism.

Long-term constipation can be a sign of hypothyroidism. Diarrhoea can mean hyperthyroidism.

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If you are losing hair and your skin is dry and coarse, it may be a thyroid issue.

If your neck feels tight or sore, you may be developing goitre, a visibly enlarged thyroid gland.

Muscle aches and pains, most notably carpal tunnel syndrome, have been lined to thyroid problems.

Text: Bauer/ Good Health/ Additional Reporting: Shenielle Aloysis