What is hyperthyroidism in adult?

Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

Weight loss

Fast heart rate

Increased sweating

Nervousness

Trouble sleeping

Diarrhea

Muscle weakness

Fatigue

Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men, and it usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40.

There are several causes of hyperthyroidism, including:

Graves' disease: This is an autoimmune disorder in which the body produces antibodies that bind to the thyroid gland and cause it to overproduce thyroid hormone.

Toxic multinodular goiter: This is a condition in which multiple nodules develop on the thyroid gland, and some of these nodules produce too much thyroid hormone.

Toxic adenoma: This is a condition in which a single nodule on the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a blood test that measures your thyroid hormone levels and a thyroid scan that shows how much thyroid hormone your thyroid gland is producing.

Treatment for hyperthyroidism depends on the cause of the condition. Treatment options include:

Medications: These can be used to reduce the production of thyroid hormone or block the effects of thyroid hormone.

Radioactive iodine: This is a type of radiation therapy that can be used to damage the thyroid gland and reduce its production of thyroid hormone.

Surgery: This may be necessary if other treatments are not effective or if the thyroid gland is very large.

Hyperthyroidism can be a serious condition, but it can be managed with treatment. If you have symptoms of hyperthyroidism, see your doctor right away.