Cellular Hypothyroidism, the GI Tract, and Constipation

Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss the relationship between thyroid hormones and GI Tract function.

Many patient who have thyroid hormone problems have constipation or other GI symptoms. The symptoms may include reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation.

While medication can be prescribed to reduce symptoms, if a person has low cellular levels of thyroid hormone (cellular hypothyroidism), they are likely to develop a number of disorders and diseases including Hashimoto’s disease.

The doctors dig into this topic in some depth and conclude the topic on a follow-up podcast.