{"id":3134,"date":"2021-09-21T16:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T16:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=3134"},"modified":"2022-03-17T06:06:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T06:06:42","slug":"what-is-hyperthyroidism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperthyroidism: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism is common in both males and females. A female with primary hyperthyroidism symptoms including bleeding and pregnancy, whereas males may undergo sexual dysfunction. At the same time, consult the specialist and get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/thyroid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicines for hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through an online pharmacy in the Philippines at your doorstep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_is_hyperthyroidism\" title=\"What is hyperthyroidism?\">What is hyperthyroidism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_are_hyperthyroidism_causes\" title=\"What are hyperthyroidism causes?\">What are hyperthyroidism causes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_are_the_common_hyperthyroidism_symptoms\" title=\"What are the common hyperthyroidism symptoms?\">What are the common hyperthyroidism symptoms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_are_hyperthyroidism_symptoms_in_females\" title=\"What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in females?\">What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in females?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_are_hyperthyroidism_symptoms_in_males\" title=\"What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in males?\">What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in males?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-hyperthyroidism\/#What_are_the_procedures_of_Hyperthyroidism_treatment\" title=\"What are the procedures of Hyperthyroidism treatment?\">What are the procedures of Hyperthyroidism treatment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_hyperthyroidism\"><\/span><strong>What is hyperthyroidism?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism is a state where your thyroid produces and delivers more hormones to your body than you require. This is additionally called overactive thyroid. It leads to driven metabolism at high speed leads to heart beat faster, sometimes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-depression\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and nervousness, and a grown appetite. It can transform your whole body and is a position that requires to be managed by a healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_hyperthyroidism_causes\"><\/span><strong>What are hyperthyroidism causes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It causes different diseases, and excess consumption of food and medicines can lead to severe problems. Here are different causes lists that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graves&#8217; disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive thyroid nodules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroiditis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised iodine food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid hormone medicine consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Graves&#8217; disease:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disease that produces too much thyroid hormone in your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overactive thyroid nodules: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumps that develop on your thyroid gland and amp up thyroid hormone result.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thyroiditis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is an infection of your thyroid, and it can appear in three distinct forms:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silent: A painless, probably increased thyroid, expected from an autoimmune disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subacute: A sharp, swollen thyroid, probably from disease or bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postpartum: This happens after a woman delivers birth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raised iodine uses: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods and medicines include iodine, and too much iodine use can lead to the thyroid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Elevated thyroid hormone medication consumption: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may lead to an underactive thyroid gland.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_common_hyperthyroidism_symptoms\"><\/span><strong>What are the common hyperthyroidism symptoms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3137 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"common hyperthyroidism symptoms\" width=\"706\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hyperthyroidism_Infographic-1-2048x1387.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are common hyperthyroidism symptoms, and they can affect your complete body. You may undergo common hyperthyroidism signs and symptoms and not others, or many of them together. Common and general symptoms may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional maxima<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle deficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy and menstruation problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand shakings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetite variations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyspnea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paralysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight variations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Irregular Heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin, hair, and nail concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperventilation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary arterial hypertension\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_hyperthyroidism_symptoms_in_females\"><\/span><strong>What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in females?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism is more prevalent in females than males, and the chances increase during pregnancy or menopause. Thyroid hormones further control the menstrual cycle, and overproduction may produce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health difficulties during pregnancy for both the body and the embryo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disturbances, including unusual or more floating periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenges becoming pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy boosts the level of thyroid hormones in the plasma, and having this disease during pregnancy can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preeclampsia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premature birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid storm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth weight below 5 pounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_hyperthyroidism_symptoms_in_males\"><\/span><strong>What are hyperthyroidism symptoms in males?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism in men can have rare symptoms that can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle enlargement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of muscle volume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early ejaculation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lowering sperm number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breast\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_procedures_of_Hyperthyroidism_treatment\"><\/span><strong>What are the procedures of Hyperthyroidism treatment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hyperthyroidism treatments available to treat the disease. Here is the list of different treatments that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antithyroid medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radioactive iodine therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Antithyroid Medications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medicines for hyperthyroidism prevent the creation of thyroid hormones. It is usually directed during the first trimester of pregnancy. It&#8217;s likewise necessary for patients to discuss with their specialists to control this disease recurrence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Therapy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process destroys the cells that produce thyroid hormones. RAI therapy is suggested for those who are especially exposed to antithyroid medicine and surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Surgery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgery used to remove the thyroid can completely treat this disease. Your selection of treatment for your hyperactive thyroid will work on the rigor and underlying purpose of your symptoms, your age, whether you&#8217;re pregnant, and any other individualized health factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid, a gland in the neck, produces too many thyroid hormones. It can cause a broad range of symptoms, some of which are sex-specific.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyperthyroidism is common in both males and females. A female with primary hyperthyroidism symptoms including bleeding and pregnancy, whereas males may undergo sexual dysfunction. 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