Symptoms of HyperThyroidism

Symptoms of "Hyper" Thyroidism

Hyperthyroidism has many symptoms that can vary from 

person to person. Some common symptoms of 

hyperthyroidism are

    

• Nervousness or irritability

• Fatigue or muscle weakness 

• Trouble sleeping

• Heat intolerance

• Hand tremors

• Rapid and irregular heartbeat

• Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea

• Weight loss

• Mood swings

• Goiter, which is an enlarged thyroid that may cause your neck to look swollen

Who is likely to develop hyperthyroidism?

Women are five to 10 times more likely than men to develop hyperthyroidism.
The American Thyroid Association recommends that adults, particularly women, 

have a blood test to detect thyroid problems every 5 years starting at age 35.

Certain factors can increase your chances of developing thyroid disorders.

You may need more frequent testing if you

• Have had a thyroid problem before, such as goiter or thyroid surgery

• Have pernicious anemia; type 1 diabetes; or primary adrenal insufficiency, a  hormonal disorder

• Have a family history of thyroid disease

• Eat large amounts of food containing iodine, such as kelp, or use iodine-containing medications such as amiodarone, a heart medication

• Are older than 60 years

• Have been pregnant or delivered a baby within the past 6 months

Getting tested routinely helps uncover thyroid problems-especially subclinical problems. Subclinical means that a person has no apparent symptoms. Some doctors treat subclinical hyperthyroidism immediately; others prefer to leave it untreated but monitor their patients for signs that the condition is worsening.

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