Common Symptoms Of Thyroid Disorders You Need To Know

What is an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism?

Also commonly called a “fast” thyroid, hyperthyroidism is marked by overproduction of the thyroxine hormone. Thyroxine or T4 plays an important part in essential bodily functions such as heart and muscle activity, digestive processes, brain development, and the maintenance of healthy bones. When there is too much T4 released into the bloodstream, your metabolism speeds up abnormally, causing symptoms such as rapid weight loss, abnormal heartbeat and palpitations, and more. The condition is most often caused by overconsumption of iodine, Graves’ disease, toxic single nodule, toxic multi-nodular goiter, post-pregnancy thyroid over activity, inflammation of the gland after a viral infection, and excessive medication with thyroid replacement hormones, 

Left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause a slew of more serious conditions, including heart problems and disturbances in the central nervous system. But, with the right medication, the issues can be resolved almost completely.

Here are some symptoms commonly associated with hyperthyroidism: