Symptoms of hyperthyroidism are mainly nervousness, irritability and increased sweating due to increased body metabolism, which is regulated by thyroid gland hormones.
At first, this disease can be confused with nervousness and hyperactivity due to daily stress, which delays the proper diagnosis. However, over time the body becomes exhausted, causing a feeling of wear and constant fatigue.
Thus, it is important to be aware of all the symptoms that the disease can cause, such as:
- Nervousness, anxiety, restlessness;
- Weight loss, despite increased appetite;
- Excessive sweating;
- Irregular menstruation;
- Heart palpitations;
- Shaking hands:
- Difficulty sleeping and concentrating;
- Fine and brittle hair;
- Muscle weakness;
- Decreased libido;
- Nausea and increased bowel movements.
In addition, in cases where hyperthyroidism is caused by Graves' disease, there may also be changes such as protruding eyes and swelling in the lower part of the throat. Learn how to identify and treat this disease here.
Causes
Hyperthyroidism is caused mainly by Graves' Disease, which causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones, called T3 and T4.
However, this problem can also be caused by the appearance of nodules or lumps in the thyroid, which also contribute to increased hormone production, or by inflammation in the thyroid, which is also known as thyroiditis. Here's how to identify thyroiditis.
Risk factors
Some factors increase the risk of having hyperthyroidism, such as being over 60 years of age, having been pregnant less than 6 months, having had previous thyroid problems or family history of diseases in this gland, having pernicious anemia, consuming too much food or medication rich in iodine, such as Amiodarone, or have atrial fibrillation problems in the heart.
So in the presence of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, especially when there is some risk factor for this disease, one should seek the doctor to identify the cause of the problem and initiate the appropriate treatment. See how the treatment is done here.
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