A 28-year-old female presents with fatigue, constipation, weight gain, and dry skin. She has a family history of autoimmune diseases. What are the potential diagnoses and next steps?
The symptoms this patient is experiencing might suggest hypothyroidism, potentially Hashimoto's thyroiditis given her family history of autoimmune diseases. Research has suggested a link between Vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune thyroid diseases. Even though Vitamin D deficiency might not be the primary cause of her symptoms, it could potentially exacerbate them or increase the risk of developing autoimmune conditions. Thus, checking her Vitamin D levels and considering supplementation might be beneficial, along with evaluating her thyroid function.