Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
is a condition in which the thyroid creates and releases more hormones than needed.
Hyperthyroidism is relatively rare.
RISK FACTORS
- Family
history of thyroid disease.
- Medical
history that includes conditions like pernicious anemia, Type 1 diabetes,
and primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s
disease).
- Lots of
iodine in diet
- Pregnancy.
- More common
in females.
SYMPTOMS
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Feeling
shaky and nervous.
- Weight loss.
- Increased
appetite.
- Diarrhea and more frequent bowel
movements.
- Vision
changes.
- Thin, warm
and moist skin.
- Menstrual changes.
- Intolerance
to heat and excessive sweating.
- Sleep
issues.
- Swelling and
enlargement of the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter).
- Hair loss
and change in hair texture.
- Bulging of
the eyes.
- Muscle
weakness.
CAUSES
- Graves’ disease
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroiditis
- Consuming
excess iodine
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
- A physical
exam of your neck to see if your thyroid is larger than normal.
- Thyroid
Function Test
- Radioactive
iodine uptake (RAIU) test
- Thyroid scan
- Thyroid ultrasound
