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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 2

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 3

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 4

what is iatrogenic hyperthyroidism?

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Drug induced: Iatrogenic means it was caused by the treatment, or by the doctor.  So iatrogenic hyperthyroidism means the hyperthyroidism was caused by taking too much thyroid hormone.

Question 5

how is hyperthyroidism best treated?

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Thyroid pills: Taking thyroid pills every day is the best treatment for an underactive thyroid gland.  Usually people do fine with pills that only provide levothyroxine (t4) as the body readily converts this to T3 (liothyronine) as needed.  Some patients do feel better on a combination of T4 & t3 (liothyronine).

Question 6

how to tell if i have hyperthyroidism?

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Many symptoms.: Shaky, sweaty, jittery, nervous, fast heart beat, irregular/extra heart beats, weight loss, increased appetite, fatigue, multiple bowel movements daily

but other conditions can cause similar symptom collection

so see md, get lab tests.

Question 7

what are the tests for hyperthyroidism?

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Hyperthyroidism: Please see your doctor. He/she will take your medical history, examine you, and order thyroid labs. Results should be available by the next day. Hope all is OK!

Question 8

what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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Hyperthyroidism: Patients with hyperthyroidism can have mild to overt symptoms, which include anxiety, emotional lability, weakness, tremor, palpitations, heat intolerance, increased perspiration, and weight loss despite a normal or increased appetite. Other symptoms that may be present include hyperdefecation, urinary frequency, oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea in women, and gynecomastia and erectile dysfunction in men.

Question 9

what are common signs of hyperthyroidism?

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Goiter: Swelling of the thyroid gland shows enlarged swollen neck (diffuse or nodular) with weight loss despite increased appetite, and heat intolerance. Common causes are iodine deficiency & selenium deficiency & also autoimmune thyroid diseases. Of interest, as i read a while back, president george bush & his wife barbara bush , both had goiter.

Question 10

how would i know if i have hyperthyroidism?

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: You have a doctor who evaluates your symptom pattern &amp; decides you need the lab tests that will confirm or exclude the problem. If you have a health issue write down all the symptoms with a timeline so you don't forget anything. Take that list in with you for an evaluation.

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