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Cold intolerance and slowed energy

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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-06. It presents "Cold intolerance and slowed energy" as a Medium Endocrinology puzzle. The final answer is Hypothyroidism.

Answer

Hypothyroidism

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Six clues

  1. Clue 1

    A 45-year-old reports fatigue, cold intolerance, and constipation.

  2. Clue 2

    Skin feels dry, and weight has gradually increased.

  3. Clue 3

    Pulse is slower than expected at rest.

  4. Clue 4

    A screening lab pattern suggests low thyroid hormone activity.

  5. Clue 5

    The thyroid gland is not producing enough hormone for body needs.

  6. Clue 6

    The plain-language name is an underactive thyroid.

Plain-language explanation

Hypothyroidism means the thyroid is underactive. Educational clues include fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, weight change, and supportive thyroid lab findings.

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