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- Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is too active and produces excess thyroid hormones. This makes the body's functions speed up and leads to symptoms such as shaking, weight loss and anxiety.
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What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Thyroid disease is a common problem because of over- or under function of the thyroid gland. Ten common signs and symptoms of thyroid disease include: Feeling bloated. Weight gain.
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Overactive Thyroid Gland Hyperthyroidism The following are symptoms of having an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism): 1  Being restless, nervous, emotional, irritable, sleeping poorly and being 'always on the go'. 2  Tremor of your hands. 3  Losing weight despite an increased appetite.  The sensation of having a 'thumping heart' (palpitations).
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What Is the Thyroid Gland? Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid): This occurs when your body doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, tiredness, feeling cold, depression, dry skin, heavy menstrual periods, trouble sleeping, thinning hair, and poor concentration.
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Symptoms of Thyroid Problems When the thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone, it is underactive. The condition is called hypothyroidism. In this scenario, all of your major body systems function too slowly, resulting in symptoms ranging from weight gain to depression.
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- Causes of overactive thyroid. Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones thyroxine or triiodothyronine. Overproduction of thyroid hormones can be caused by a number of conditions, which are outlined below.
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6 Common Thyroid Disorders & Problems Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, affecting about 70 percent of people with an overactive thyroid. Nodules on the thyroid — a condition called toxic nodular goiter or multinodular goiter — can also cause the gland to overproduce its hormones. Excessive thyroid hormone production leads to symptoms such as: restlessness
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Thyroid and Anxiety Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, can cause symptoms like anxiety, nervousness, irritability, restlessness, sweating, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. These symptoms are the result of overproduction of the hormone thyroxine, which speeds up your body's metabolism.
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- On the flip side, if your thyroid secretes too many hormones, bodily functions will speed up, as it does in hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroid symptoms could include: 1  Weight loss. 2  Heat intolerance. 3  Frequent bowel movements.
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Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Other causes of an overactive thyroid can include inflammation of the thyroid due to viruses or bacterial infections. Also, postpartum hyperthyroidism affects women immediately after pregnancy. This is one of the most common postpartum health disorders, and it affects between ten and twenty percent of women.
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Radioactive Iodine Therapy With a hyperthyroid disorder, an excess of thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland, which results in symptoms such as increased heart rate, palpitations, weight loss, increased appetite, and numerous other symptoms.
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- Definition. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability.
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Hyperthyroidism Symptoms Signs and symptoms caused by excessive amounts of thyroid hormones. When you have hyperthyroidism, your body is producing excessive amounts of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Since these hormones regulate your metabolism (how your body processes and uses energy), having too high a level will cause symptoms related to a high metabolism.
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- Generally, the more severe the thyroid disease, the more severe the mood changes. If you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), you may experience: 1  Unusual nervousness. 2  Restlessness.
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- Undiagnosed thyroid disease can also lead to the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Frequent bowel movements, chronic diarrhea, irritability, sweating, anxiety, weight loss, dizziness, and hair loss are just some of the symptoms associated with an overactive thyroid. Leaky Gut Syndrome.
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- Other symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: 1  increased appetite. 2  nervousness. 3  restlessness. inability to concentrate. 4  weakness. irregular heartbeat.  difficulty 1  sleeping. fine, brittle  hair. 1  itching. hair  loss. nausea and 1  vomiting. breast development  in men.
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- Symptoms that suggest hypothyroidism or under treatment with thyroid hormones include: 1  Tangled hair. 2  Hair Loss. 3  Eyebrow thinning/loss. 4  Puffy face. 5  Brain Fog. 6  Sadness/apathy. 7  Fatigue. 8  Cold intolerance. 9  Weight gain. 10  Joint pain. 11  Heavy periods.
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Have you ''blown out'' your thyroid like Oprah? Most doctors will shrug off symptoms like dry skin, thinning hair, sensitivity to cold, muscle soreness, decreased libido, waking up tired, constant fatigue, concentration problems, brain fog, and trouble losing weight. However, when there is a constellation of symptoms such as these, the thyroid may play a role.
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Hyperthyroidism Signs and symptoms vary between people and may include irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat, poor tolerance of heat, diarrhea, enlargement of the thyroid, and weight loss. Symptoms are typically less in the old and during pregnancy.
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What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? In older patients, irregular heart rhythms and heart failure can occur. In its most severe form, untreated hyperthyroidism may result in  thyroid storm , a condition involving high blood pressure, fever, and heart failure. Mental changes, such as confusion and delirium, also may occur.
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Hyperthyroidism Signs and symptoms vary between people and may include irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat, heat intolerance, diarrhea, enlargement of the thyroid, and weight loss. Symptoms are typically less in the old and during pregnancy.
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- Just as the types of thyroid conditions can vary, so can the symptoms of thyroid problems. Here, we have listed ten common symptoms of thyroid disease: Nervousness and tremor: These symptoms, along with agitation, can signal an overfunction of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
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Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability.
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Thyroid Symptoms: Spotting a Hidden Health Risk for Men The most common cause of overactive thyroid, according to the American Thyroid Association, is Graves' Disease - an auto-immune disorder that tends to run in families. Growths on the thyroid, called nodules, can spur excess hormone production, as can thyroiditis, overuse of iodine supplements, or regular use of iodine containing medications.
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- Symptoms of hyperthyroidism arise from the elevated levels of thyroid hormones produced by the overactive thyroid gland. Excessive intake of thyroid hormones can produce these symptoms as well. Characteristic symptoms include a rapid heart rate, excessive sweating, intolerance to heat, tremor, nervousness, or agitation.
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Fatigued or full throttle: Is your thyroid to blame? The thyroid is like a speed control or accelerator for the body. An overactive thyroid can leave a person feeling 'revved up', even when they should be getting ready to sleep at bedtime. An underactive thyroid slows a person down, and may cause symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. Thyroid conditions are relatively common, and can be treated.