Hyperthyroidism

Main Entry: hy·per·thy·roid·ism
Pronunciation: - r id- iz- m, -r d-
Function: noun

: Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland; also : the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure -- called also thyrotoxicosis.

Hyperthyroidism is an imbalance of metabolism caused by an overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Everyone has a thyroid gland which is located in the neck. The gland produces many hormones that regulate the way that each cell in the body uses energy. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an abnormally high level of the hormones, causing vital functions to speed up. There are two common reasons why this happens.

The first being Graves' disease. Graves' disease is a disease that affects the immune system. It causes the thyroid to release too much of the thyroid hormone. Typically women are affected between the ages of 20-40. Graves' disease is a hereditary disease and usually passed down between generations, therefore affecting many people in the same family.

The other common cause of hyperthyroidism is a benign thyroid tumor that releases an uncontrolled, increased amount of the hormone.

Symptoms for hyperthyroidism include:

Nervousness
Insomnia
Dramatic emotional swings
Sweating
Tremors and shakes
Increased heart rate
Frequent bowel movements
Unexplained weight loss, often despite an increased appetite
Unusual sensitivity to warm temperatures (feeling hot all the time)
Muscle weakness
Shortness of breath and heart palpitations

There is no way for you to prevent hyperthyroidism.

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