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Hyperthyroidism - Glossary

Dr. Trupti Shirole
Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO
Dr. Nithin Jayan
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB
Last Updated on Aug 03, 2016
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Glossary

Exophthalmous: Bulging eyes as seen in thyroid disorders.

Goitre: Chronic enlargement of thyroid gland.

Thyroiditis: Inflammation of thyroid gland.
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Palpitations: Awareness of one's own heart beat.

Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of the thyroid.

Euthyroid: Normal thyroid state.

Tachycardia: Increase in heart rate.
Published on Nov 15, 2014
Last Updated on Aug 03, 2016

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shubhra_goel

I am having TSH level of 0.01 and have been diagnosed hyperthyroid. My doc prescribed thyroxin 50 for 3 months, another doc says that throxin is used in hypothyroid only please suggest whether i can take thyroxin 50 or not?

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shubhra goel
36 yrs

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mymoms

any mediclaim policies for preexisting disease thyroid

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S.C.L

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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S.C.L

what is making my hair come out by handfuls so all of a sudden?

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popeye

is depression and anxiety also a symptoms of hyperthyroid? also memory loss like forgetfulness...

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manju.dongre

what is the diet and excersice for hyperthiroid ?

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