Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine and iodothyronine hormones.

Causes of hyperthyroidism

• Thyroiditis occurs when thyroid hormones are produced in excess and leak into the bloodstream. It is usually painless, except in the subacute form.

• There is a lump on the thyroid gland. It is more common in the elderly. It is a lump that grows on the thyroid gland. This lump is often the cause of the thyroid gland working too hard.

• Graves’ Disease is a genetic disease that causes an abnormal secretion of the hormone tyrosine. It usually affects teenage to middle-aged women and smokers.

• Taking medications that contain iodine, such as amiodarone, which is used to treat patients with arrhythmias.

• Eating foods that contain too much iodine

Hyperthyroidism symptoms

• Goiter, a lump in the neck

• Diarrhea, weight loss

• Mood swings, hand tremors, irritability

• Palpitations, rapid and irregular pulse

• Bulging eyes, double vision

• Sweating easily , feeling hot often

• Muscle weakness, sleep problems

Complications of hyperthyroidism

• There is a problem of brittle bones. Because the body has too much thyroid hormone, which causes abnormal calcium absorption in the bones, resulting in osteoporosis .

• Heart Patients may experience ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี heart failure, rapid heartbeat , or atrial fibrillation. Which prevents the body from pumping blood adequately.

• Vision problems such as red eyes, dry eyes, watery eyes, and sensitivity to light, etc. These problems are often found in patients with Graves’ disease, which is caused by hyperthyroidism.

• Hypothyroidism due to treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which results in lower than normal thyroid hormone levels.

• Hyperthyroidism can occur due to several factors, such as thyroid damage, infection, pregnancy, etc. It is a life-threatening condition and patients should see a doctor immediately for treatment.

Diagnosis of hyperthyroidism

• The doctor will take a medical history and ask about the patient’s symptoms to look for signs of hyperthyroidism.

• Blood test

• X-ray, ultrasound, computerized tomography scan (CT-SCAN)

• Thyroid Scan

• Measure thyroid hormone levels and pituitary gland function

• Thyroid antibody levels are measured

Treatment of hyperthyroidism

• Taking antithyroid drugs such as methimazole, propylthiouracil, etc.

• Take radioactive iodine. This treatment method is use for patients over 60 years of age.

• Beta-blockers are use to relieve palpitations or slow the heart rate.

• Thyroidectomy: In cases where patients cannot treat with drugs or radioactive iodine, such as pregnant patients. After surgery, hormone control medication must taken for the rest of their lives.

Prevention of hyperthyroidism

• Observe any abnormalities in the body

• No smoking

• If you experience any abnormal symptoms, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment.

• If a patient has treat for hyperthyroidism. Long-term follow-up with blood tests is necessary to prevent recurrence of hyperthyroidism.