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Hyperthyroidism / Thyroiditis / Graves Disease
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Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the
thyroid gland makes excessive amount of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate many aspects of our metabolism. It also affects the heart, muscles, bones and cholesterol. ![]() Many diseases and conditions can cause hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Having too much thyroid hormone speeds up most of the things in the body. A person with hyperthyroidism may lose weight quickly, have a rapid heartbeat, sweat a lot, or feel nervous and moody. Some patients have no symptoms at all and hyperthyroidism is diagnosed accidentally. Hyperthyroidism can be easily treated with the help of anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine or surgery. Without treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to serious complications of the heart and bone. |
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Posted by:
S.C.L
Posted on: 05/30/2009 I HAVE BEEN HAVING HAIR COME OUT BY HANDFULS HERE LATELY. I AM ON 7.5 OF THYROID MEDICINE. COULD THIS BECAUSING MY HAIR TO DISAPPEAR? |
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Posted by:
zishanakhtar
Posted on: 11/09/2008 Other causes of hyperthyroidism - toxic adenoma, carcinoma metastases, drug induced (amiadrone,iodine preparations), gestational thyrotoxicosis |
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regards
shubhra goel
36 yrs