Hyperthyroidism :
Hyperthyroidism is also called as overactive thyroid in which there is excess release of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism makes the metabolism speeder. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are increased blood pressure, rapid heart rate, weight loss, anxiety, diarrhea, hair loss, increased sweating, difficulty in sleeping, swelling of neck, irregular periods, bulging of eyes, hand tremors, etc. The causes of hyperthyroidism are grave's disease, thyroiditis, thyroid nodules, consumption of excess iodine, etc. The diagnostic tests done to diagnose the hyperthyroidism are thyroid blood tests, physical examination, thyroid antibody blood test, ultrasound scan, radioactive iodine uptake test, etc. The treatment options to treat hyperthyroidism are radioactive iodine therapy, medications, surgical treatment, to remove complete or partial thyroid gland. The risk factors that can increase the risk of hyperthyroidism are smoking, family history of thyroid disease, and pregnancy.