| Coverage : What are the thyroid symptoms? Do you have them? Take the Thyroid Symptom Quiz and find out the main symptoms of thyroid. All it takes is two minutes to take the Thyroid Symptom Quiz and find out the most important facts related to the symptoms of thyroid. |
| 1. | People with any family or personal history of thyroid conditions, goiter, nodules, or even what family may have described as glandular problems are prone to contract thyroid and should go for regular checks. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | No |
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| 2. | Most of the symptoms of thyroid conditions are similar to the symptoms of other conditions and health issues. Hence it is easy to explain away thyroid symptoms. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 3. | What proactive steps should any individual take to stay alert from this disease? |
| a. | | Regular exercise |
| b. | | Balanced diet |
| c. | | Should have thyroid testing at 35 years of age, and every several years thereafter. |
| d. | | Slightly increased intake of soya |
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| 4. | Should symptoms of fatigue, depression, sleep disorders, and weight changes during and after periods of great stress cause an individual to test for thyroid. |
| a. | | No |
| b. | | Yes |
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| 5. | Research indicate that more than 13 million Americans may have thyroid disease, but be unaware of it, undiagnosed and untreated. |
| a. | | False |
| b. | | True |
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| 6. | What causes thyroid problems? |
| a. | | Overconsumption of uncooked "goitrogenic" foods, such as brussels sprouts |
| b. | | Overconsumption of isoflavone-intensive soy products, such as soy protein, capsules, and powders |
| c. | | An overconsumption or shortage of iodine in the diet |
| d. | | Exposure to radiation |
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| 7. | What are the symptoms of a type of thyroid called, hypothyroidism? |
| a. | | Breaking and splitting of nails |
| b. | | Loss of hair, particularly from the outer part of the eyebrow |
| c. | | Sleep disorders |
| d. | | Hands and feet turning cold |
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| 8. | What other symptoms in addition to those mentioned in the previous question are indicative of hypothyroidism? |
| a. | | Feeling of fullness, or an obvious swelling in your neck area |
| b. | | High cholesterol levels, particularly the type that is unresponsive to diet and medication |
| c. | | Heart palpitations |
| d. | | Swelling and puffiness in the eyes, face, arms or legs |
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| 9. | What factor in the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test reveals hypothyroidism? |
| a. | | A TSH level above 5.5 or 6 |
| b. | | A TSH level below 5.5 or 6 |
| c. | | A TSH level of 5.5 or 6 |
| d. | | A TSH level much below 5.5 or 6 |
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| 10. | What symptoms are related to a type of thyroid called, hyperthyroidism? |
| a. | | Rapid loss/gain of weight |
| b. | | Muscle weakness, especially in the upper arms and thighs |
| c. | | Diarrhea |
| d. | | Tremors in hands |
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| 11. | What symptoms of thyroid serve as a signal to women? |
| a. | | Unexplained infertility, or have had recurrent miscarriages with no obvious explanation |
| b. | | Periods have stopped, or very light, or infrequent |
| c. | | Having trouble getting pregnant |
| d. | | Erratic behavior |
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| 12. | What factor in the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test reveals hypothyroidism? |
| a. | | A TSH level above 5.5 or 6 |
| b. | | A TSH level below 5.5 or 6 |
| c. | | A TSH level of 5.5 or 6 |
| d. | | A TSH level much below 5.5 or 6 |
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