Question 1

i have very overactive thyroid. just wondering can it cause muffled hearing. im very very anxious and scared everyday. also can it cause syncope? i get this aswell sometimes. and tingling. have started carbimazole 40mg?

Accepted Answer

: Hypo(underactive) and hyper( overactive) thyroid  has been link to hearing issues. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7037331/

Hyperthyroidism can be associated with tingling, possible syncope espeically if associated with an abnormal heart rate and anxiety. Initial dose of carbimazole is 20-60 mg in 2-3 divided doses https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4267/smpc#gref.  f/u /w/MD

Question 2

what is hyperthyroid?

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Too much thyroid !: Higher than normal thyroid levels in the blood. Condition will suppress tsh, which is easily measured.  Too much can cause tachycardia, fine thinning hair, osteoporosis if untreated.  This condition requires a medical evaluation.

Question 3

what is hyperthyroidism?

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Too much: This condition is characterized by excess production of thyroid hormone, due to an acute inflammatory process triggered by your immune system.

Question 4

how do treat hyperthyroidism?

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Depends on cause: Either the gland itself is at fault or the pituitary gland is at fault.  If the thyroid is causing the hyperthyroidism, surgical excision or chemical ablation can effectively remove the gland. There are medications that can be taken to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis if you are not a candidate for either of these.  If the pituitary gland is the source of trouble, that can be removed surgically.

Question 5

is hyperthyroidism hereditary?

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Partly: Genetic factors increase susceptibility to grave's disease, but a specific gene has not been identified.

Question 6

how can i cure hyperthyroidism?

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Curing hyperthyroid: To cure it, you need to know what causes it. There are many causes for hyperthyroidism, some are temporary and goes away without treatment, others require treatment to permanently treat it. In general, if u take away the thyroid gland (surgery or kill it with radioactive iodine), then the hyperthyroidism is cured (..But then you will be hypothyroid). U need a physician to help u with this disease.

Question 7

can hyperthyroidism come and go?

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Fluctuate.: Most common cause of hypothyroidism is hassimoto's  thyroiditis. It makes the thyroid function fluctuate at the early disease state.

Question 8

can hyperthyroidism cause death?

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Rarely: Very rarely hyperthyrodism can turn into    a condition call thyroid storm, which can l be life threatening. In addition, long term untreated hyperthyrodism can cause atrial fibrillation, which can predispose t.

Question 9

is there a cure for hyperthyroid?

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Yes: There are three main therapies for the disease -- radioactive iodine (i-131), surgery, or pharmaceuticals -- each of which has its pros and cons.  I-131 and surgery are considered cure for the disease.  Pharmaceuticals will control the disease but might not cure it in 60-80% of the patients.

Question 10

how concerning is hyperthyroidism?

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Different types: Hi. There are different types of hyperthyroidism. Some get better on their own. Most last indefinitely and need treatment; of those, most are caused by immune system stimulation of the gland (bypassing pituitary control), and some are due to autonomous overactive thyroid nodules. The condition needs to be treated, but most people your age do fine with it. See an endocrinologist.

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