Impact of Hypothyroidism on Social Relationship

Hypothyroidism is common disease throughout the world which creates physical and psychological problems and outcome is social isolation with physical appearance changes. Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, swelling of hands and feet, puffy face, joint and muscle pain, constipation, dry skin, dry and thinning hair and decreased sweating are physical symptoms and depression, anxiety, mood swings, feel difficulties with concentration, short-term memory lapses, lack of interest and mental alertness are observed as psychological symptoms. There is a strong link between psychological health, physical health and social relationships. Social relationships affect health through behavioral, psychosocial, and physiological pathways. Quality of relationships includes positive aspects of relationships and for healthy relationship psychological and physical health should be tremendous.