Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Hyperthyroidism, Exophthalmous, thyroid disorders, Goiter, thyroid gland, Thyroiditis, Palpitations, Thyroidectomy, thyroid, Euthyroid, Tachycardia, grave diseases, thyroiditis

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Aug 03, 2016

Glossary

Exophthalmous: Bulging eyes as seen in thyroid disorders.

Goitre: Chronic enlargement of thyroid gland.

Thyroiditis: Inflammation of thyroid gland.

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

Comments

shubhra_goel Sunday, August 23, 2009

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?

regards
shubhra goel
36 yrs

mymoms Friday, June 5, 2009

any mediclaim policies for preexisting disease thyroid

S.C.L Saturday, May 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?

S.C.L Saturday, May 30, 2009

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

popeye Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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

manju.dongre Friday, December 5, 2008

what is the diet and excersice for hyperthiroid ?

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