Question 1

can you tell me the basics on how hyperactive thyroids occurs?

Accepted Answer

Too much hormone: Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid produces too much hormone more than what your body needs. It can happen in many conditions such as Grave's disease, thyroiditis, isolated nodule, or taking too much iodine or food that contain too much iodine.

Question 2

how can i address a hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

A few options: You first need to find out the cause for the hyperactive thyroid. If it was thyroiditis due to an infection, it should recover on its own. The most common cause of hyperactive thyroid, however, is graves' disease. This condition needs to be treated. Either with 1)anti-thyroid pill, 2)radioactive iodine to "kill" the thyroid or 3) surgery. Your doctor should be able to help you choose the option.

Question 3

why does your thyroid go hyperactive after being hypo?

Accepted Answer

It doesnt happen: It doesnt happen to everyone. You could have an autoimmune disease known as hashimotos thyroiditis, or something else. You could have two coinciding thyroid illnesses one being graves disease with hashimotos. You could also have just a dysregulation of your autoimmune system. See your physician and eventually an endocrinologist for appropriate treatment.

Question 4

can anyone tell me what can i do for my hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Radiation or Surgery: Hyperactive thyroid is usually treated with medication to control the symptoms. Radiation with iodine 131 can kill the thyroid cells and control the symptoms. However, if the gland is too big and radiation is not an option, a surgical removal of the thyroid will be needed.

Question 5

what exactly does it mean to have mildly hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Mild symptoms: If your thyroid is mildly hyperactive, you may feel normal, or have mild symptoms of palpitations, heat intolerance, nervousness, tremor, irritability.  It is something that should be treated, either with medications, or if more severe with a permanent fix such as radioactive iodine or surgery.

Question 6

i think that i have a hyperactive thyroid. how can i know for sure?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: Please see your doctor for an evaluation. If hyperthyroidism is suspected, blood work is necessary to know for sure and treat if necessary.

Question 7

what are the possible medical problems related to hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroid: Problems from hyperthyroidism are mostly cardiac related including rapid heart beat or skipped beats or irregular heart rhythm. Metabolic effects include weight loss, elevated liver enzymes, osteopenia. Long term one can get congestive heart failure.

Question 8

what would you say are medical problems related to hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Several : Some classic symptoms of overactive thyroid would be weight loss despite no change in activity or intake, feeling warmer than others, an elevated and/or irregular heart rate, feeling anxious,  diarrhea.  If left untreated it can lead to atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.  Over a longer period of time will affect bone density. See your provider to discuss in more detail.

Question 9

does under active or hyperactive thyroid affects sight sense for example bluring please advise?

Accepted Answer

Hyper: Hyperthyroidism, specifically graves disease, can affect vision. Check w/your endocrinologist. There are, however, many other more common causes for blurred vision. Check w/your opthamologist.

Question 10

what blood markers are indicative of a hyperactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

High thyroxine: A significantly elevated free T4 and a low TSH would be the most common blood tests indicative of hyperthyroidism.

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