The Thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland at the base of the neck.
The hormones secreted by the thyroid gland control various metabolic reactions in the body.
The two main hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are
T3 - Thyrotoxine
T4 - Triidothyronine
these hormones affect the rate at which the body uses fats and carbohydrates, help to control body temperature, affect heart rate and control protein synthesis.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormones.
Symptoms
✔ Weight loss
✔ Fast heart beat - tachycardia
✔ Irregular heart beat
✔ Palpitations
✔ Increased hunger
✔ Nervousness , anxiety and irritations
✔ Heat sensitivity
✔ frequent bowel movements
✔ Enlarged thyroid gland
✔ General weakness and tiredness
✔ Muscle weakness
✔ Sleep problems
✔ Thinning skin
✔ Fine brittle skin
Risk factors
✔ Family history of thyroid disease
✔ Chronic illness like pernicious anemia, primary adrenal insuficiancy
✔ Recent pregnancy
Complications
✔ Heart problems - change in heart rhythm that increases the the risk of stroke.
✔ Congestive heart failure
✔ Brittle bones
✔ Vision problems
✔ discolored and swollen skin
✔ Nausea
✔ Vomiting
✔ Diarrhea
Test and diagnosis
✔ A physical examination of neck to see wheatear thyroid gland is normal or not
✔ Blood tests
✔ Imaging tests
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