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Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive, and makes too much thyroid hormone(called thyroxine[ T4] and triiodothyronine[ T3]). Hormones are substances that affect and control many importan... |
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Symptoms
Difficulty concentratingFatigueFrequent bowel movementsGoiter (visibly enlarged thyroid gland) or thyroid nodulesHeat...
Causes
The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It produces several hormones that control the way every cell in the body u...
Tests
Physical examination may reveal thyroid enlargement, goiter, or an increased heart rate. Systolic blood pressure (th...
Treatments
How the condition is treated depends on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated w...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms that could be caused by too much thyroid hormone production. Go t...
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