Can an acute stress impact thyroid function? i had a case of hyperthyroidism in the past. i had had no thyroid issues before. i was experiencing a stressful situation when i was diagnosed as being hyperthyroid. many thanks for your advise.

Acute : Acute stress does not cause hyperthyroidism, but hyperthyroidism may make it very difficult to cope with a stressful situation.

Stress and Graves: Graves disease hyperthyroidism is sometimes preceded by a psychologically stressful situation. Graves is an autoimmune disease, and it is possible that the stress alters the immune system in a way that makes the onset of hyperthyroidism possible. This autoimmunity, however, may persist, and you could get hyperthyroid again.