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WHAT IS HYPERTHYROIDISM?
WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS?

Hyperthyroidism means your  thyroid makes too much thyroid hormone. Your thyroid  is a gland in the front of your neck. It controls your  metabolism, which is how your body turns food into  energy. It also affects your heart, muscles, bones, and  cholesterol.

Having too much thyroid hormone can make a lot of things in your  body speed up. You may lose weight quickly, have a fast heartbeat, sweat a lot,  or feel nervous and moody, or you may have no symptoms at all. Your doctor may  discover that you have hyperthyroidism while doing a test for another  reason.

Hyperthyroidism is easily treated. With treatment, you can lead a  healthy life. Without treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to serious heart  problems, bone problems, and a dangerous condition called thyroid storm.

What causes hyperthyroidism?

Graves' disease causes most hyperthyroidism. In  Graves’ disease, the body's natural defense (immune) system attacks the thyroid  gland. The thyroid fights back by making too much thyroid hormone. Like many  thyroid problems, it often runs in families.

Sometimes hyperthyroidism is caused by a swollen thyroid or small  growths in the thyroid called  thyroid nodules.

This topic focuses on hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease.

What are the symptoms?

You may have no symptoms at all, or you may experience:

  • Nervousness, mood swings, feeling weak or tired
  • Rapid heartbeat, problems breathing, hands may shake
  • Profuse sweating, warm, red or itchy skin
  • An increase in bowel movements
  • Loss of fine, soft hair
  • Dramatic weight loss (even though there has been no change in diet)

If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor. Without  treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems, bone problems, and a  dangerous condition called thyroid storm.

How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and perform a physical exam.  After an examination has been performed, he or she will order blood tests to see how much thyroid hormone  your body is making.

Sometimes hyperthyroidism is found while you are having a test for  another reason. You may be surprised to find out that you have this  problem.

How is it treated?

If your symptoms bother you, your doctor may give you pills called  beta-blockers. These can help you feel better while  you and your doctor decide what your treatment should be. Even if your symptoms  do not bother you, you still need treatment because hyperthyroidism can lead  to more serious problems.

Radioactive iodine and antithyroid medicine are the treatments  doctors use most often. The best treatment for you will depend on a number of  things, including your age. Some people need more than one kind of  treatment.

       
  • Radioactive iodine is the most common treatment. Most people are cured after drinking one dose. It destroys part of your thyroid gland, but it does not harm any other parts of your body.
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  • Antithyroid medicine works best if your symptoms are mild. These pills do not damage your thyroid gland. But they do not always work, and you have to take them at the same time every day. If they stop working, you may need to try radioactive iodine." Article source http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperthyroidism-topic-overview
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