Thyroid disease: Abnormalities of the thyroid may also cause dizziness as a symptom. Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) may cause palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.
What are early warning signs of thyroid problems?
Early signs of thyroid problems include:
- Gastrointestinal problems. ...
- Mood changes. ...
- Weight changes. ...
- Skin problems. ...
- Sensitivity to temperature changes. ...
- Vision changes (occurs more often with hyperthyroidism) ...
- Hair thinning or hair loss (hyperthyroidism)
- Memory problems (both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism)
Can hypothyroidism cause dizziness and brain fog?
Because the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism – weight gain, depression, anxiety, brain fog, sleep problems, and fatigue – are also among those that are the most likely to be chalked up by doctors to “just stress” or even depression. Many women are offered anti-depressants as a solution to their problems.
