Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland secretes too much thyroid hormone. When the body has more hormones than it needs, it becomes toxic and has effects on the body, such as weight loss despite eating more, palpitations, rapid heart and pulse, etc. Some people who have it for a long time and do not receive proper treatment may develop an irregular heartbeat, heart attack, or osteoporosis caused by higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood, which weakens the bones and leads to osteoporosis.
Hyperthyroidism is often cause by the following factors:
- Thyroid nodules When there is a lump on the thyroid gland, which may be a single lump or multiple lumps เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง, it causes the thyroid gland to produce more hormones than normal.
- Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid gland to produce more hormones than normal, or become overactive.
- Taking too much thyroid medication or synthetic thyroid hormone often occurs in people with hypothyroidism, or when the thyroid gland produces too little hormone, and who must take thyroid medication regularly.
- Thyroiditis is often cause by infection, certain medications, and autoimmune diseases, which cause the thyroid gland to swell and produce too much hormone.
How to do a basic thyroid test by yourself
- Using the index and middle fingers of both hands, feel the neck simultaneously on each side, from back to front and from top to bottom.
- Look in the mirror, stretch your neck, and slowly turn left and right to check for any abnormalities in your neck.
- If you find an abnormal lump, see a doctor for a detail diagnosis.
- If you find a lumpy sensation try rolling it.
Hyperthyroidism cannot be prevent, except in cases where it is cause by taking an overdose of thyroid medication, which can be prevented by taking medication strictly according to your doctor’s instructions.