'Thyroid' disorders have been noted for centuries, since at least the 1100s. However, as the thyroid gland wasn't identified until 1656, the cause of these disorders was a medical mystery for a very long time. In 1656, the thyroid gland was at last located and identified by Thomas Wharton, an anatomist. For more information see 'Related Links' below.
Robert James Graves, in
1835
It was first recognized in the early nineteenth century by Graves and Von Basedow as occurring infrequently in severe hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a noun.
The ratio of women:men who have hyperthyroidism is 10:1. Two to five percent of women have hyperthyroidism. 1000 women are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism every year. 100 men are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism every year.
Hyperthyroidism.
There is no disease that is the result of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a symptom, not a disease. Hyperthyroidism however, is the result of other disease processes including:Graves' DiseaseHashimoto's thyrotoxicosisIodine toxicityCancer
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Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism can cause several complications, including heart complications. Another name for hyperthyroidism is Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism is not a contagious disease. The stress of disease or pregnancy can sometimes trigger hyperthyroidism in a susceptible individual however.
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Yes, Synthroid can be harmful to someone with hyperthyroidism.
Yes, osteoporosis is often a result of hyperthyroidism.
Yes hyperthyroidism can cause high blood pressure.