What is hyperthyroidism?
When you have hyperthyroidism, your thyroid produces and releases more hormones than you require. Another name for this is hyperactive thyroid. Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) are the two primary hormones that your thyroid produces.
A medical professional must treat hyperthyroidism because it can have an impact on the entire body.
What does my thyroid do?
A butterfly-shaped gland, the thyroid is situated at the front of your neck. You have glands, which are organs, all over your body. Hormones, which support your body’s growth and function, are produced and released by a few of your glands.
The thyroid gland is very important for many of your body’s essential processes, such as:
- Controlling the temperature of your body.
- Regulating the rate of your heart.
- Controlling the process by which food in your body is converted into energy that supports bodily function.