What will happen if you have hyperthyrhoisim and you don't get treated?

The body's regulator: The thyroid gland is important because so many of the body's functions are influenced by it. In hyperthyroidism, the body is producing too much thyroid hormone which can cause heart problems (abnormal rhythm), weak and brittle bones, eye problems and something called thyrotoxic crisis which can be life threatening. I advise my patients with hyperthyroidism to take it seriously... It's important!

Need treatment: Hyperthyroidism is generally treatable. First step is to find out the cause. Hyperthyroidism due to graves' disease (autoimmune thyroid disease) typically will get worst over time. Its complications can be severe, affecting quality of life and can lead to death. Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, osteoporosis....

Complications: Heart problems. Rapid heart rate, a rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure brittle bones. Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause brittle bones (osteoporosis). Eye problems. Can develop eye problems, including bulging, red or swollen eyes, sensitivity to light. Skin poblems can. Develop, swollen skin. Thyrotoxic crisis. Risk fever, rapid pulse, delirium. Emergency.