Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism: Introduction
Hyperthyroidism: The excessive activity of the thyroid gland.
See free access online books about Hyperthyroidism below.
See detailed information below for a list of 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
» Review Causes of Hyperthyroidism:
full list
Causes of Hyperthyroidism:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Hyperthyroidism.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism
» Review Causes of Hyperthyroidism:
full list
Home Diagnostic Testing and Hyperthyroidism
Home medical tests possibly related to Hyperthyroidism:
Causes of Types of Hyperthyroidism:
Review causes of types of Hyperthyroidism in more specific categories:
See full list of 1
types for Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Hyperthyroidism, as listed in our database.
Visit the Symptom Checker,
to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Symptom Checker
Symptom Checker
See full list of 751
Symptom Checker combinations related to Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Treatments
Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Hyperthyroidism may include:
Review further information on Hyperthyroidism Treatments.
Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Hyperthyroidism may include:
Videos for Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a serious hormonal imbalance that can lead to weight loss, anxiety, diarrhea and other symptoms. Treatments are available, and in...
Hyperthyroidism is a serious hormonal imbalance that most women know little about. It’s caused by an overactivity of the thyroid gland, which...
While training for the Olympic games, track star Gail Devers began to suffer from a number of mysterious symptoms: weight loss, dry skin and fatigue....
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...
See full list of 4 related videos
Stories from Users for Hyperthyroidism
Real-life user stories relating to Hyperthyroidism:
Drug interactions causing Hyperthyroidism:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Hyperthyroidism as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 1
drug interactions causing Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
for Hyperthyroidism may include these symptoms:
All associated co-morbid symptoms for Hyperthyroidism
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hyperthyroidism
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Hyperthyroidism:
Misdiagnosis and Hyperthyroidism
Cluster of diseases with difficult diagnosis issues: There is a well-known list of
medical conditions that are all somewhat difficult to diagnose, and all can present
in a variety...read more »
Alzheimer's disease over-diagnosed: The well-known disease of Alzheimer's disease
is often over-diagnosed.
Patients tend to assume that any memory loss or forgetulness symptom...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for
a patient to show mental decline to dementia.
Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions,
such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease,
it can also...read more »
Rare type of breast cancer without a lump: There is a less common form
of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer.
Its symptoms can be an inflammation of the breast...read more »
Tremor need not be Parkinson's disease: There is the tendency to believe that
any tremor symptom, or shakiness, means Parkinson's disease....read more »
Rare diseases misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease: A rare genetic
disorder is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease for men in their 50's.
The disease Fragile X disorder can show only mild symptoms in the early years,
and Parkinsons-like symptoms...read more »
Thyroid disorders greatly under-diagnosed: One study found that about 10% of people
had undiagnosed thyroid disorders, mostly hyperthyroidism, but also hypothyroidism.
The symptoms of thyroid disorders are often mild, making...read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Hyperthyroidism
Diagnostic Guides for Hyperthyroidism
Medical Books Excerpts
Read excertps from published book sections related to Hyperthyroidism
from the following published medical books
for more detailed information about Hyperthyroidism.
Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Hyperthyroidism
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Hyperthyroidism: Research Related Doctors & Specialists
- Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists:
- Pregnancy & Fertility Health Specialists:
- Womens Health Specialists:
- Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
- Senior Health Specialists (Geriatrics):
- more specialists...»
Other ways to find a doctor, or use doctor, physician and specialist online research services:
Hospitals & Clinics: Hyperthyroidism
Research extensive quality ratings and patient safety measures
for hospitals, clinics and medical facilities in health specialties related to Hyperthyroidism:
Research Hospital & Clinic Quality Ratings » »
Hyperthyroidism: Related Rare Diseases
Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
Hyperthyroidism: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers
Products, offers and promotion categories available related to Hyperthyroidism:
Hyperthyroidism: Medical Mistakes
Hyperthyroidism: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
Causes of Hyperthyroidism listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Hyperthyroidism as a symptom include:
See full list of 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Article Excerpts about Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much thyroid
hormone and makes the body use more energy than it should. Symptoms may
include nervousness, irritability, shaky hands, increased perspiration,
warm skin, thinning hair, weight loss, decreased menstruation, eye
changes, and weak leg muscles. Grave's disease is the most common form of
hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune condition in which the body produces
antibodies that overstimulate the thyroid gland, so that it produces too
much thyroid hormone. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much thyroid
hormone and makes the body use more energy than it should. Symptoms may
include nervousness, irritability, shaky hands, increased perspiration,
warm skin, thinning hair, weight loss, decreased menstruation, eye
changes, and weak leg muscles. Grave's disease is the most common form of
hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune condition in which the body produces
antibodies that overstimulate the thyroid gland, so that it produces too
much thyroid hormone. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)
Definitions of Hyperthyroidism:
Hyperthyroidism: An abnormality of the thyroid gland in which secretion of thyroid hormone is usually increased and no longer under regulatory control of hypothalamic-pituitary centers; characterized by a hypermetabolic state, usually with weight loss, tremulousness, elevated plasma levels of thyroxin and/or triiodothyronine, and sometimes exophthalmos; may progress to severe weakness, wasting, hyperpyrexia, and other manifestations of thyroid storm; often associated with Graves disease.thyrotoxicosis. SYN: hyperthyrea, thyroidism (1), thyrointoxication.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
The clinical syndrome that reflects the response of the peripheral tissues to an excess of thyroid hormone.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
An overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland.
- (Source - CRISP)
Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)
Detailed list of causes of Hyperthyroidism
The list below shows some of the causes of Hyperthyroidism mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism
How Common are these Causes of Hyperthyroidism?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyperthyroidism.
Of the 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 4
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 35
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 40
causes of Hyperthyroidism
Conditions listing symptoms: Hyperthyroidism:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperthyroidism' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
D
E
G
I
M
P
T
Conditions listing complications: Hyperthyroidism:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperthyroidism' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
H
Join in at the forums
Ask or answer a question about symptoms or diseases at one of our
free interactive user forums.
Medical story forums: If you have a medical story then we want to hear it.
See a list of all the medical forums
What are the alternative names for Hyperthyroidism:
Hyperthyroid, Thyroid activity increased, Thyrotoxicosis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Hyperthyroidism:
Medical Conditions associated with Hyperthyroidism:
Thyroid symptoms (147 causes), Thyroid problems (133 causes), Endocrine symptoms (197 causes)
Symptoms related to Hyperthyroidism:
Goiter (35 causes), Thyroid symptoms (147 causes), Thyroid disorders, Amiodarone, Choriocarcinoma, De Quervain thyroiditis, Graves' disease (4 causes), Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Hydatidiform mole, Jod-Basedow thyrotoxicosis, Pituitary tumour, Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, Postpartum thyroiditis
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
Doctor-patient articles related to symptoms and diagnosis:
These general medical articles may be of interest:
See full list of premium articles on symptoms and diagnosis
Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Hyperthyroidism:
More Ways To Research Medical Signs and Symptoms:
» Next page: Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
