Hyperthyroidism :
Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is described as high production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. The significant signs of hyperthyroidism include shakiness, increased sweating, feeling anxious or nervous, rapid heart rate, unexplained weight loss, increased frequency of bowel movements or diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping, hair loss or brittle hair, menstrual period changes, swelling or bulging of the eyes, and swelling and enlargement of the neck. The factors responsible for causing hyperthyroidism include Graves' disease, thyroiditis, thyroid nodules, TSH-releasing pituitary adenoma or thyrotropinoma, and consumption of excessive amounts of iodine. To diagnose hyperthyroidism, various tests are conducted, such as thyroid antibody blood test, thyroid blood tests, and imaging tests like a thyroid ultrasound and radioactive iodine uptake test. The management of hyperthyroidism involves various methods, such as taking antithyroid medications, beta blockers, radioactive iodine therapy, and a surgical procedure called thyroidectomy.


