Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid-- the butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of your neck, just above your collarbone -- makes too much thyroid hormone. Because your body relies on precise levels ...

Untreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading to increased risks for abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, osteoporosis, ...

Treatments for hyperthyroidism can stop the overproduction of thyroid hormones. But you’ll need to take medications to manage your thyroid for the rest of your life. Hyperthyroidism, or overactive ...

There is a link between hyperthyroidism and acid reflux. If a person’s hyperthyroidism is causing acid reflux, treating the thyroid condition can resolve the symptoms of both. One of the main causes ...

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Excessive thyroid hormones from hyperthyroidism elevate cardiovascular risks.

A 25-year-old women presents with a 4- to 8-week history of nervousness, anxiety, palpitations, and weight loss of about 10 pounds despite a good appetite. She does not have chest pain, a history of ...

New UK guidelines for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, including Graves' disease, place heavier emphasis on the use of radioactive iodine as the frontline treatment for patients unlikely to remain ...

If a person does not receive treatment, hyperthyroidism can have serious effects. One of these is a life threatening condition called thyroid storm. During a thyroid storm, a person’s heart rate, body ...

Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive and produces more hormones than your body needs. Brain fog and other cognitive changes are potential complications of hyperthyroidism. Brain fog ...