Hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

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What it is

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy.

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Symptoms

Weight loss, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, anxiety.

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Causes

Thyroid makes too much hormone (Graves disease, nodules).

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When to seek care

EMERGENCY, go now: very fast heartbeat with fever and confusion.

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Diagnosis

TSH, free T4, TRAb, thyroid scan.

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Care & treatment

Medicines, radioactive iodine or surgery as advised. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

ATA 2016

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