Question 1

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 2

what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? how to tell if i have it?

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See your doctor: Weight loss, diarrhea, excess sweating, palpations, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure see your doctor so hecan run some blood tests on you to substantiate the diagnosis.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?

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Pregnancy thyroid: The symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as rapid pulse weakness, goiter, fainting can occur. Pregnancy may accentuate some symptomd and dampens some of the symptoms which may be confused as being due to pregnancy itself. Your obstetrician will be able to evaluate this.

Question 4

what are the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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Hyperthyroidism: Overactive thyroid. Weight loss, excessive sweating, rapid pulse, palpitations, nervousness and anxiousness.

Question 5

what are some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in a preschooler?

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Hyperactivity: increased appetite with weight loss, difficulty sleeping, irritability,  mood instability, sweating, diarrhea, heat intolerance, muscle weakness, eye discomfort.

Question 6

what are the most common symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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Multiple organs...: The thyroid hormones secreted by the gland affects almost every system, including basal metabolism, skin, heart, brain, bowel. The thyroid gland is controlled by a part of the pituitary/hypothalamus gland in the brain in a feedback mechanism (as with all glands). Increased thyroid hormone can be associated with 'poppy' eyes, racy pulse, moist skin, perspiring, diarrhea. See prior answer.

Question 7

what are the explanation regarding the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

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Stimulation: Most are result of excessive stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 8

can you tell me the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in a preschooler?

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Pediatrician: If you are worried -and you don't say why - please talk with the child's pediatrician; he/she can refer to a pedi endocrinologist if needed.

Question 9

are there any foods/fluids/lifestyles that help with the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? cups of tea seem to help but may just be placebic.

Accepted Answer

No: If you are hyperthyroid you need to be treated with medication or radioactive iodine. You should see an Endocrinologist. This is not a lifestyle issue

Question 10

how can anxiety mimic the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, heart disease, etc?

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Anxiety heart rate: Certain similarities exist between medial conditions in the symptoms that lead to the diagnosis.  One common symptom, an elevated heart rate, can be seen in a variety of conditions from adrenal problems, to a hyperactive thyroid, to heart disease like atrial fibrillation.  If you measure your heart rate, and it is over 90-100 beats per minute, you should seek medical attention.

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