Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

HYPERTHYROIDISM

DESCRIPTION

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body’s metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid heartbeat

Symptoms –

Weight loss

Rapid heartbeat

Heart palpitations

Increased appetite

Sweating

Change in menstrual pattern

Goiter

Difficulty sleeping

Skin thinning

Risk factors –

Family history

Common in females

Certain chronic disorders

Diagnosis and test –

Blood test

Radioiodine uptake test

Thyroid scan

Thyroid ultrasound

Treatment –

Radioactive iodine

Anti-thyroid medications

Beta-blockers

Surgery