Learn About Hyperthyroidism

What Does Hyperthyroidism Mean?

Hyperthyroidism Means your Thyroid Makes too Much Thyroid Hormone

What is Thyroid?

A Gland in the Front of your Neck

What is Gland?

An Organ in the Human or Animal Body which Secretes Particular Chemical Substances for

use in the Body or for Discharge into the Surroundings

What Does Thyroid Gland Do?

It controls your Metabolism, which is how your Body Turns Food into Energy

Symptoms

No Symptoms at all. Or:

• You may Feel Nervous, Moody, Weak, or Tired• Your Hands may Shake, your Heart may Beat Fast, or you

may have Problems Breathing• You may be Hot and Sweaty or have Warm, Red, Itchy Skin• You may have more Bowel Movements than Usual• You may have Fine, Soft Hair that is Falling out• You may Lose Weight even Though you Eat the Same or

more than Usual

Causes

Graves’ Disease is the Most Common Cause of Hyperthyroidism

What is Graves’ Disease?

An Autoimmune Disorder that Affects the Thyroid Gland Causing too much Thyroid

Hormone (hyperthyroidism)

How is the Treatment?

It is Easy but Necessary. Don’t Underestimate the Symptoms

Treatment

• Radioactive Iodine: Destroys Part of your Thyroid Gland.

• Antithyroid Medicine: Works best if your Symptoms are Mild.

What to Do After Treatment?

Regular Blood Tests to see the Level of the Thyroid Hormone: Normal, High or Low

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