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What are common signs of hyperthyroidism?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 12/9/2013

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