Hyperthyroidism

What Is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism means your thyroid gland has become overactive, producing too much of the hormone thyroxine and revving your metabolism and other body functions into overdrive. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies attack the thyroid. Other causes of hyperthyroidism include thyroid nodules and inflammation (aka, thyroiditis).

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American Association of Endocrine Surgeons	Q	How can lab testing confirm a hyperthyroidism diagnosis?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons	A	Laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism will include thyroid function tests. Usually, the TSH level will be lower than . . . Read More

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