fungal infections and hypothyroidism

[Annamaria]

I know that hypothryoidsim can cause toe nails to thicken, does anyone if its the same with fungal toenail infections?

[RedApple Administrator]

Thyroid hormone imbalance for an extended period of time will cause the immune system to be compromised. This is the perfect opportunity for infections of any kind to jump in and take hold, including fungal infections.

Other symptoms such as a white coating on your tongue, dandruff, vaginal thrush and frequent attacks of cystitis, could point towards a yeast infection (also known as Candida overgrowth). Yeast infection can also be at the root of apparently persistent thyroid symptoms too, such as fatigue, muscle weakness, bloated tummy after eating and weight gain to name but a few.

Dr Myhill has a useful article on yeast / candida overgrowth:

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Yeast_p...

[Annamaria in reply to RedApple]

have just been given tablets to treat nail fungal infection and it looks like i will be in for the long haul