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What is another name for Hyperthyroidism?
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
Does hyperthyroidism cause flu like body pain?
Hi, Yes it does. My most irritating symptom is severe back and neck pain. Other symptoms are sweating, racing heart, hand tremors , diarrhea and fatigue. I knew that it was not the flu because of the irregular heart beat and the hand tremors, but for me the pain was very bothersome until I was treated for the hyperthyroidism. Hope that helps.
What happens when thyroxine increases?
When thyroxin levels increase in the body, it can lead to a condition called hyperthyroidism. Thyroxin is a hormone that the thyroid gland secretes. Hyperthyroidism can causes symptoms like weight loss, hand tremors, and weakness in muscles. This condition requires treatment.
How do you get hyperthyroid?
Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Hyperthyroidism is tied to family history and heredity, so it's rare to contract it independent of those factors.
What could hand tremors mean in healthy 46 yr old women?
There are several diseases and conditions which can cause hand tremors. By itself, with no other symptoms, it could be hyperthyroidism, or other thyroid diseases. It could be an autoimmune disease, either affecting the thyroid or perhaps the nervous system, like MS. Talk to your doctor about all of your symptoms.
Which of these disorders is when the thyroid is overactive which leads to increased metabolism?
The condition that is associated with the thyroid gland being overactive, which then leads to an increased metabolism, is known as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.
What is delirium tremors?
I think you may be referring to delirium tremens? It usually occurs in an individual who is withdrawing from a severe case of alcoholism.
What vitamins can you take to help with hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism can result in the accelerated clearance and usage of vitamins and minerals within the body. Since most vitamins and minerals can be toxic if over-supplementation occurs, it is best to only take those in which you have been confirmed deficient.
What part of speech is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a noun.
What are the statistics of hyperthyroidism?
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.
Is the simple goiter result from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism.
What disease is the result of 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
