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Hyperthyroidism

Alternative Names: Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid Symptoms: Weight loss Increased appetite Nervousness Restlessness Heat intolerance Increased sweating Fatigue Frequent bowel movements Menstrual irregularities in women Goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid) may be present Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Weakness Sleeping difficulty Clammy skin Skin blushing or flushing Bounding pulse Nausea and vomiting Lack of menstruation Itching - overall Heartbeat sensations Hand tremor Hair loss Diarrhea Breast development in men High blood pressure Protruding eyes (exophthalmos) Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. Systolic blood pressure may be elevated. Physical examination may reveal thyroid enlargement or goiter. Laboratory tests that evaluate thyroid function: Serum TSH is usually decreased T3 and free T4 are usually elevated This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: Vitamin B-12 TSI Triglycerides RT3U Radioactive iodine uptake Glucose test Cholesterol test Antithyroglobulin antibody

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