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'Guide Note'
- Hyperthyroidism can be very serious if not diagnosed early. Having to much of the thyroid hormone in your blood stream can make your body work to fast. Women are more prone to this disease but men too can have it.
Fast Facts:
- Hyperthyroidism is the overactive function of the Thyroid Gland
- Major Cause of Hyperthyroidism is Graves Disease, Toxic thyroid adenoma, Toxic multinodular goitre
- Major clinical signs are weight loss, fatigue, and intolerance to heat
- Treatment consists of anti-thyroid drugs, beta blockers, surgery, radioiodine