What is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a disorder in which your thyroid produces and excretes more hormones than your body requires. This is also known as an overactive thyroid. The major hormones produced by your thyroid are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
Hyperthyroidism can impact your entire body and is a problem that requires medical attention.
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism has numerous symptoms that can affect your entire body. Some of these symptoms may be present but not others, or many of them may be present at the same time. Hyperthyroidism symptoms can include:
- Palpitations are rapid heartbeats.
- Feeling jittery or uneasy.
- Weight reduction.
- Appetite stimulation.
- Diarrhoea and increased frequency of bowel movements.
- Changes in menstruation.
- Heat intolerance and profuse sweating.
Sleep problems. - thyroid gland (goitre).
- Hair loss and texture change (brittle).