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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