Question 1

what is hyperthyroid?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what is hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

i'm curious as to what is hyperthyroidism (neck)?

Accepted Answer

Increase hormone: It is a condition where the production of thydoxine, the thyroid hormone become excessive.

Question 4

what is hyperthyroidism? what is tsh?

Accepted Answer

Excess thyroid horm: Hyperthyroidism is overproduction of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland . TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone produced by pituitary gland and usually low when thyroid gland overproducing.H yperthyroidism typically causes rapid heart rates, weight loss, and heat intolerance. Also have elevated blood pressure, nervousness, and hand tremors, good appetite.frequent bowel movements etc.

Question 5

what is iatrogenic hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what is the difference hyperthyroidism and goiter?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid disorders: Goiter simply means your thyroid is larger than normal.  It tells you nothing about thyroid function.  Most people with goiter have normal thyroid function, some are hypothyroid, some are hyperthyroid.  Hyperthyroidism means overactive (high) thyroid levels, and typically requires treatment.

Question 7

are there any thyroid experts here? what is effect of hyperthyroid on fetus?

Accepted Answer

IUGR,PTL: Hyperthyrodism is directly related to iugr , preterm labor and cardiac abnormality.

Question 8

what is the cause of hyperthyroidism usually?

Accepted Answer

Graves' disease: Autoimmune thyroid disease- graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.  Other causes include inflammation of the thyroid, drug induced hyperthyroidism, hyperactive thyroid nodule or nodules, rarely pituitary tumor....

Question 9

what is the difference between hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Symtomatic hyperthyroidism is often referred to as thyrotoxicosis. Symptoms may include rapid heart rate, blood pressure elevation, frequent stools, weight loss, difficulty sleeping and fatigue, nervousness, etc.

Question 10

what is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Different Glands: "Para" means next to.  Next to the thyroid gland lie 4 tiny glands called parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium levels.  The thyroid make thyroid hormone; hyperthyroidism is having too much thyroid hormone.  The parathyroids make parathyroid hormone; hyperPARAthyroidism is having too much parathyroid hormone, leading to high calcium levels, or hypercalcemia.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is hyperthyroidism

A member asked:

What is hyperthyroid?

A member asked:

What is hyperthyroidism?

A member asked:

I'm curious as to what is hyperthyroidism (neck)?

A member asked:

What is hyperthyroidism? what is tsh?

A member asked:

What is iatrogenic hyperthyroidism?

A member asked:

What is the difference hyperthyroidism and goiter?

A member asked:

Are there any thyroid experts here? what is effect of hyperthyroid on fetus?

A member asked:

What is the cause of hyperthyroidism usually?

A member asked:

What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis?

A member asked:

What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?