Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which excessive production of thyroid hormones occurs. This leads to an acceleration of metabolism in the body.

Causes of hyperthyroidism:

1. Diffuse toxic goiter (Graves disease) is the most common cause. In this disease, the thyroid gland is overstimulated by autoantibodies.

2. Toxic adenoma is a benign tumor of the thyroid gland that produces excess amounts of hormones.

3. Toxic multinodular goiter - the presence of several adenomas that produce hormones.

4. Inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis).

5. Excessive intake of levothyroxine.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism:

1. Losing weight with increased appetite

2. Cardiopalmus

3. Sweating, heat intolerance

4. Trembling in the limbs

5. Irritability, anxiety

6. Sleep disorders

7. Muscle weakness

8. Frequent loose stools

Diagnosis is based on a blood test (increased levels of thyroid hormones).

Treatment includes taking thyreostatic drugs, radioactive iodine, and in some cases surgery.

Hyperthyroidism or Grover's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland. In the absence of proper treatment, the course of the disease can lead to the development of diffuse toxic goiter and thyrotoxic complications, up to thyrotoxic crisis; With timely treatment, recovery with complete restoration of gland function is possible. The disease is characterized by an increase in the level of thyroxine and triiodothyronine in the blood, an increase in the volume of the thyroid gland and a decrease in its density. The incidence of hypothyroidism is approximately 8-12 cases per 1 thousand people.

There are two types of the disease: primary thyroiditis