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**Symptoms** * feel nervous * have tremors * feel short of breath * get tired easily * experience muscle weakness **Risk factors** * Being a biological female and being over 60 years old * Having a pre-existing health condition such as pernicious anemia, type 2 diabetes, or primary adrenal insufficiency * Eating a diet rich in iodine, such as kelp * Taking medication that contain iodine * Using nicotine, such as smoking or vaping * Being pregnant within the previous 6 months **Treatment options** * Medication (beta-blockers and antithyroid medication) + Beta-blockers: reduce symptoms, but do not affect thyroid hormone production + Antithyroid medication: reduces thyroid hormone production and may temporarily reduce Graves’ disease symptoms + Side effects: rash, itching, reduced white blood cells, liver failure (rarely) * Radioiodine therapy: slowly kills off thyroid hormone-producing cells, does not affect other tissues * Thyroid surgery: removes part of the thyroid gland, may lead to hypothyroidism **When to contact a doctor** * Experiencing symptoms such as palpitations, diarrhea, and excessive sweating * Side effects from taking thyroid medication (e.g. tiredness, weakness, abdominal pain) **Summary** Hyperthyroidism causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, speeding up essential body functions. It may increase cardiovascular issues and require treatment with medications, radioiodine therapy, or surgery.
Prawidlowe csisnienie
27 Healthy Habits
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