Overactive thyroid

Introduction: Overactive thyroid

Description of Overactive thyroid

Overactive thyroid (medical condition): Hyperthyroidism refers to excess secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. It is also called "thyrotoxicosis". One common type of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disease. ...more

Overactive thyroid: See also:

Hyperthyroidism:
  »Introduction: Hyperthyroidism
  »Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
  »Causes of Hyperthyroidism
  »Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

Overactive thyroid as a Disease

Overactive thyroid: Another name for Hyperthyroidism (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Hyperthyroidism
  »Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
  »Causes of Hyperthyroidism
  »Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

Overactive thyroid: Related Diseases

Overactive thyroid: Overactive thyroid is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Thyroid disorders

Causes of Overactive thyroid

Some of the causes of Overactive thyroid are included in the list below:

• Autoimmune thyroid disease
• Graves disease
• Thyroid tumor
• Thyroid nodule
• Pituitary tumor

See full list of 33 causes of Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

Symptoms of Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

Some of the symptoms of Overactive thyroid incude:

• Insomnia
• Tiredness
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Unexplained weight loss

See full list of 36 symptoms of Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

Treatments for Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

Treatments for Overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) include:

• Medications
  • Methimazole
  • Carbimazole
  • Propylthiouricil
• Radioactive iodine (radioiodine) treatment

See full list of 12 treatments for Overactive thyroid

Treatment of Overactive thyroid: For more treatment information about Overactive thyroid, see treatment of Hyperthyroidism (Overactive thyroid)

Overactive thyroid: Article Excerpts about Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone and makes the body use more energy than it should. Symptoms may include nervousness, irritability, shaky hands, increased perspiration, warm skin, thinning hair, weight loss, decreased menstruation, eye changes, and weak leg muscles. Grave's disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune condition in which the body produces antibodies that overstimulate the thyroid gland, so that it produces too much thyroid hormone. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)

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