Nadczynność tarczycy
Objawy

Nadczynność tarczycy (hipertyreoza) charakteryzuje się nadmierną produkcją hormonów tarczycy (T4, T3) przy obniżonym poziomie TSH, co prowadzi do przyspieszenia metabolizmu i szerokiego spektrum objawów somatycznych i psychicznych. Typowe manifestacje kliniczne obejmują utratę masy ciała pomimo zwiększonego apetytu, tachykardię powyżej 100 uderzeń na minutę, arytmie, nadciśnienie tętnicze, drżenia mięśniowe, osłabienie mięśniowe, oftalmopatię (zwłaszcza w chorobie Gravesa-Basedowa), zmiany skórne i włosów, zaburzenia miesiączkowania oraz objawy ze strony układu pokarmowego i nerwowego. U osób starszych objawy mogą być nietypowe, często przypominając depresję lub demencję. Nieleczona hipertyreoza niesie ryzyko poważnych powikłań, takich jak migotanie przedsionków, niewydolność serca, osteoporoza z ryzykiem złamań, zaburzenia płodności oraz przełom tarczycowy, który wymaga natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej.

Nadczynność tarczycy – objawy i progresja

Nadczynność tarczycy (hipertyreoza) to stan, w którym gruczoł tarczycowy produkuje zbyt dużo hormonów tarczycy. Ten nadmiar hormonów przyspiesza metabolizm organizmu, co prowadzi do charakterystycznego zespołu objawów klinicznych. Objawy mogą rozwijać się stopniowo lub gwałtownie, a ich nasilenie jest różne u poszczególnych pacjentów.123

Objawy fizyczne nadczynności tarczycy

Nadmiar hormonów tarczycy wpływa na niemal wszystkie układy organizmu, powodując liczne objawy fizyczne:45

  • Utrata masy ciała – często pomimo zwiększonego apetytu, co jest jednym z najbardziej charakterystycznych objawów nadczynności tarczycy13
  • Zaburzenia ze strony układu sercowo-naczyniowego:
    • Przyspieszone bicie serca (tachykardia) – często powyżej 100 uderzeń na minutę13
    • Nieregularne bicie serca (arytmia)1
    • Uczucie kołatania serca (palpitacje)16
    • Podwyższone ciśnienie tętnicze3
  • Objawy skórne:
    • Nadmierna potliwość12
    • Ciepła, wilgotna skóra17
    • Zaczerwienienie dłoni28
    • Pokrzywka (swędząca wysypka)28
  • Drżenie rąk i palców (tremor)13
  • Osłabienie mięśniowe – szczególnie w obrębie ramion i ud16
  • Zaburzenia oczne – szczególnie w przypadku choroby Gravesa-Basedowa:
  • Powiększenie tarczycy (wole, guzek tarczycy) – widoczne jako obrzęk u podstawy szyi14
  • Zmiany w obrębie włosów i paznokci:
    • Cienkie, łamliwe włosy1
    • Wypadanie włosów lub przerzedzenie28
    • Obluzowanie paznokci w łożysku28
  • Zaburzenia ze strony układu pokarmowego:
    • Zwiększona częstotliwość wypróżnień13
    • Biegunka27
  • Zaburzenia miesiączkowania u kobiet:
    • Rzadsze miesiączki6
    • Skąpe krwawienia6
    • Całkowity brak miesiączek6
  • Zwiększona wrażliwość na ciepło17
  • Zwiększona częstotliwość oddawania moczu26
  • Przewlekłe pragnienie26

Objawy psychiczne i behawioralne

Nadczynność tarczycy powoduje również liczne objawy psychiczne i behawioralne:27

  • Nerwowość, niepokój i drażliwość13
  • Nadmierna aktywność (nadpobudliwość) – trudności z pozostaniem w miejscu, uczucie posiadania nadmiaru energii nerwowej26
  • Wahania nastroju26
  • Problemy ze snem (bezsenność)16
  • Zmęczenie – mimo zwiększonej aktywności metabolicznej16
  • Trudności z koncentracją9
  • Zmniejszone libido (utrata zainteresowania seksem)26

Progresja choroby

Przebieg nadczynności tarczycy może być różny w zależności od jej przyczyny i indywidualnych cech pacjenta:210

  • Rozwój objawów – może być stopniowy (trwający miesiące lub lata) lub nagły (w ciągu kilku dni lub tygodni)211
  • Nasilenie objawów – od łagodnych, niemal niezauważalnych, do ciężkich, znacząco wpływających na jakość życia26
  • Progresja nieleczonej choroby – objawy zwykle nasilają się z czasem, prowadząc do poważnych powikłań1011

Objawy u osób starszych

U osób starszych objawy nadczynności tarczycy mogą być nietypowe i trudniejsze do rozpoznania:19

  • Utrata masy ciała
  • Depresja
  • Uczucie zmęczenia podczas zwykłych czynności
  • Wycofanie społeczne
  • Zaburzenia snu
  • Drażliwość
  • Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych (mogą być mylone z demencją)

Objawy te często są mniej wyraźne niż u młodszych pacjentów i mogą być mylone z objawami depresji lub demencji.11213

Powikłania nieleczonej nadczynności tarczycy

Nieleczona lub niewłaściwie kontrolowana nadczynność tarczycy może prowadzić do szeregu poważnych powikłań:1014

Powikłania ze strony układu sercowo-naczyniowego

Długotrwała nadczynność tarczycy może prowadzić do:107

  • Migotania przedsionków (nieregularny rytm serca)715
  • Niewydolności serca1016
  • Udaru niedokrwiennego10
  • Innych zaburzeń rytmu serca7

Powikłania ze strony układu kostnego

Nadmiar hormonów tarczycy prowadzi do przyspieszonego metabolizmu kostnego, co może skutkować:716

  • Osteoporozą – zmniejszeniem gęstości mineralnej kości1016
  • Zwiększonym ryzykiem złamań7

Powikłania związane z rozrodczością

Nadczynność tarczycy może prowadzić do:14

  • Problemów z płodnością u kobiet i mężczyzn1014
  • Powikłań ciążowych:
    • Poród przedwczesny14
    • Niska masa urodzeniowa14
    • Nadciśnienie w ciąży14
    • Poronienie14

Choroba oczna w chorobie Gravesa-Basedowa

Szczególnym powikłaniem w przebiegu choroby Gravesa-Basedowa jest oftalmopatia tarczycowa, która może prowadzić do:147

  • Podwójnego widzenia14
  • Nadwrażliwości na światło14
  • Bólu oczu14
  • W rzadkich przypadkach – utraty wzroku14

Przełom tarczycowy

Przełom tarczycowy (burza tarczycowa, przełom tyreotoksyczny) to rzadkie, ale potencjalnie zagrażające życiu powikłanie nadczynności tarczycy.1017

Objawia się:1817

  • Bardzo wysoką gorączką (powyżej 38°C/100.4°F)18
  • Silnym pobudzeniem i dezorientacją18
  • Halucynacjami18
  • Psychozą18
  • Nadmiernym poceniem18
  • Bólem w klatce piersiowej18
  • Osłabieniem mięśni18
  • Wymiotami i biegunką1817
  • Odwodnieniem18
  • Żółtaczką18
  • Bardzo szybkim biciem serca18
  • Nieregularnym rytmem serca17
  • Śpiączką (w skrajnych przypadkach)17

Stan ten wymaga natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej i leczenia w oddziale intensywnej terapii.1711

Czynniki wpływające na obraz kliniczny

Nasilenie i charakter objawów mogą zależeć od następujących czynników:219

  • Wiek pacjenta – osoby starsze często mają mniej typowe objawy19
  • Czas trwania choroby – dłuższy czas trwania nadczynności może prowadzić do cięższych objawów10
  • Przyczyna nadczynności – różne etiologie mogą dawać nieco odmienny obraz kliniczny (np. choroba Gravesa-Basedowa vs. guzki tarczycy)4
  • Stopień nadczynności – poziom hormonów tarczycy wpływa na nasilenie objawów19
  • Współistniejące choroby – mogą modyfikować obraz kliniczny nadczynności19
  • Ciąża – może zmieniać obraz kliniczny i wymagać specjalnego podejścia14

Diagnoza i monitorowanie

Rozpoznanie nadczynności tarczycy opiera się na badaniach laboratoryjnych i obrazowych, a także na ocenie objawów klinicznych.20

Typowy profil laboratoryjny obejmuje:21

W przypadku subklinicznej nadczynności tarczycy:21

  • TSH jest obniżony
  • T4 i T3 pozostają w granicach normy
  • Objawy mogą być łagodne lub nie występować wcale

Regularne monitorowanie pacjentów z nadczynnością tarczycy jest kluczowe dla skutecznego leczenia i zapobiegania powikłaniom.1022

Efekty leczenia i remisja

Właściwe leczenie nadczynności tarczycy prowadzi do złagodzenia lub ustąpienia większości objawów:2010

  • Wiele objawów zaczyna ustępować wkrótce po rozpoczęciu leczenia23
  • Niektóre objawy, jak oftalmopatia tarczycowa, mogą wymagać dodatkowego, specyficznego leczenia23
  • Po leczeniu radioaktywnym jodem lub operacji całkowitego usunięcia tarczycy pacjenci zwykle rozwijają niedoczynność tarczycy i wymagają dożywotniej suplementacji hormonów tarczycy2425
  • Nadczynność tarczycy spowodowana zapaleniem tarczycy jest zwykle samoogranizająca się i ustępuje samoistnie po kilku tygodniach lub miesiącach2126
  • Po jednorazowym kursie leczenia przeciwtarczycowego nadczynność tarczycy może wejść w remisję w przypadku choroby Gravesa-Basedowa23
  • Po uzyskaniu eutyreozy pacjenci mogą doświadczyć przyrostu masy ciała, jeśli nie dostosują podaży kalorii do zmniejszonego tempa metabolizmu23

Ważne jest, aby pacjenci po leczeniu nadczynności tarczycy regularnie monitorowali poziom hormonów tarczycy, ponieważ mogą być narażeni na rozwój niedoczynności tarczycy.2327

Podsumowanie kliniczne

Nadczynność tarczycy to złożony stan kliniczny, charakteryzujący się nadmierną produkcją hormonów tarczycy, co prowadzi do przyspieszonego metabolizmu i szerokiego spektrum objawów somatycznych i psychicznych. Objawy mogą rozwijać się stopniowo lub nagle, a ich nasilenie różni się znacznie między pacjentami.126

Kluczowe jest wczesne rozpoznanie i podjęcie odpowiedniego leczenia, aby zapobiec rozwojowi poważnych powikłań, takich jak zaburzenia rytmu serca, niewydolność serca, osteoporoza czy problemy z płodnością. Szczególnej uwagi wymagają osoby starsze, u których objawy mogą być nietypowe i trudniejsze do rozpoznania.10149

Regularne monitorowanie stanu pacjenta i dostosowywanie leczenia jest niezbędne dla zapewnienia optymalnej kontroli choroby i poprawy jakości życia. Po skutecznym leczeniu większość objawów ustępuje, choć niektórzy pacjenci mogą wymagać dożywotniej suplementacji hormonalnej.2324

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    Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body’s metabolism. That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. […] Hyperthyroidism sometimes looks like other health problems. That can make it hard to diagnose. It can cause many symptoms, including: Losing weight without trying. Fast heartbeat, a condition called tachycardia. Irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia. Pounding of the heart, sometimes called heart palpitations. Increased hunger. Nervousness, anxiety and irritability. Tremor, usually a small trembling in the hands and fingers. Sweating. Changes in menstrual cycles. Increased sensitivity to heat. Changes in bowel patterns, especially more-frequent bowel movements. Enlarged thyroid gland, sometimes called a goiter, which may appear as a swelling at the base of the neck. Tiredness. Muscle weakness. Sleep problems. Warm, moist skin. Thinning skin. Fine, brittle hair. […] Older adults are more likely to have symptoms that are hard to notice. These symptoms may include an irregular heartbeat, weight loss, depression, and feeling weak or tired during ordinary activities.
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    An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can cause a wide range of symptoms, although it’s unlikely you’ll experience all of them. […] The symptoms may develop gradually or suddenly. For some people they’re mild, but for others they can be severe and significantly affect their life. […] Symptoms of an overactive thyroid can include: nervousness, anxiety and irritability, hyperactivity you may find it hard to stay still and have a lot of nervous energy, mood swings, difficulty sleeping, feeling tired all the time, sensitivity to heat, muscle weakness, diarrhoea, needing to pee more often than usual, persistent thirst, itchiness, loss of interest in sex. […] An overactive thyroid can also cause the following physical signs: a swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre), an irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations), twitching or trembling, warm skin and excessive sweating, red palms of your hands, loose nails, a raised, itchy rash known as hives (urticaria), patchy hair loss or thinning, weight loss often despite an increased appetite, eye problems, such as redness, dryness or vision problems. […] See a GP if you have symptoms or signs of an overactive thyroid. It might be useful to make a list of all your symptoms and show it to a GP.
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    Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormone. It speeds up several bodily functions, causing symptoms like rapid heart rate, weight loss, increased appetite and anxiety. Hyperthyroidism is treatable typically with medications. […] Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss, shakiness, rapid heart rate, more frequent pooping and more. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can start suddenly or develop slowly over time. […] Hyperthyroidism can impact your entire body, so there are many symptoms. You may experience some of these symptoms and not others, or many of them at the same time. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can include: Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and/or heart palpitations. Increased blood pressure. Shakiness, like hand tremors. Feeling anxious, nervous and/or irritable. Weight loss despite a regular or increased appetite. Diarrhea or more frequent pooping. Increased sweating and sensitivity to warm temperatures. Hair loss or brittle hair. Difficulty sleeping (insomnia). Menstrual period changes, like lighter or missed periods. Swelling and enlargement of your neck (goiter). Swelling or bulging of your eyes (thyroid eye disease).
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    The thyroid gland is one of the endocrine (hormone) glands in the body. These glands make hormones to regulate many different functions in the body. An overactive thyroid produces too many hormones. This problem is also known as hyperthyroidism. The most common cause is Graves’ disease. […] If too many hormones are made, the bodys metabolism goes into overdrive. This can lead to noticeable symptoms such as weight loss, sweating, nervousness or a rapid heartbeat. An overactive thyroid also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (problems affecting the heart and/or blood vessels). […] Hyperthyroidism often causes the thyroid gland, which is located at the front of the neck, to become noticeably larger. A swollen thyroid is called a goiter. The whole gland isnt always swollen. A lump (nodule) may be felt or seen instead. But some people have an overactive thyroid without a goiter or thyroid nodules and either of those can have other causes.
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    Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of certain hormones. Hyperthyroidism can cause diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. […] If symptoms arise, they can affect the whole body and many body functions. Excessive thyroid hormones cause an increase in metabolism, which accounts for most symptoms. […] These symptoms vary between individuals and can include: a goiter, a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland; nervousness, irritability, mood swings, and reduced concentration; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; fatigue and difficulty sleeping; muscle weakness; hyperactivity; oversensitivity to heat, excessive sweating, and warm, damp skin; increased appetite; increased bowel movements and urination; infertility and a loss of interest in sex; itchy skin with raised, itchy swellings, called hives or urticaria; nails becoming loose; menstrual problems, especially lighter periods or absence of periods; alopecia, or patchy hair loss; a faster heartbeat, sometimes with palpitations; redness on the palms of hands; sudden weight loss; trembling hands and shakiness.
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    Overactive thyroid (also known as hyperthyroidism) is a relatively common hormonal condition that occurs when there is too much thyroid hormone in the body. […] Excess levels of thyroid hormones can then speed up the bodys metabolism, triggering a range of symptoms, such as: nervousness and anxiety, hyperactivity where a person cant stay still and is full of nervous energy, unexplained or unplanned weight loss, swelling of the thyroid gland, which causes a noticeable lump, known as a goitre, to form in the throat. […] The severity, frequency and range of symptoms can vary from person to person. […] An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) has many signs and symptoms, although it is unlikely you would develop all of them. […] If you have hyperthyroidism, you may experience some of the following symptoms: hyperactivity, mood swings such as anxiety, irritability and nervousness, difficulty sleeping (insomnia), feeling tired all the time (fatigue), muscle weakness, needing to poo or pee more frequently, excess fats in your poo which can make them greasy and difficult to flush down the toilet (steatorrhoea), sensitivity to heat and excess sweating, unexplained or unexpected weight loss despite having an increased appetite, very infrequent or light periods, or periods stopping altogether, infertility, loss of interest in sex.
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    If there are too many thyroid hormones in your blood, various chemical reactions and functions in the body get out of balance. This can cause symptoms such as a pounding heart (palpitations) and rapid heartbeat, and sometimes an irregular heartbeat too, high blood pressure, weight loss despite an increased appetite, diarrhea, trembling, nervous restlessness, irritability, sleep problems, weakness and tiredness. […] People who have an overactive thyroid often sweat a lot and feel uncomfortable when they are warm. Their skin is often warm and moist to the touch, and they may have thinning hair. […] If it is caused by Graves disease, bulging eyes and vision problems can also occur. […] If people who have an overactive thyroid dont get proper treatment, they may develop cardiovascular diseases such as atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Because their old bone tissue is broken down and new bone tissue is formed at a faster rate, osteoporosis may develop over the long term.
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    If you have hyperthyroidism, you may have some of the following physical signs: a swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre), irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations), trembling or shaking (tremor), warm, moist skin, redness on the palms of your hands, loosening of your nails in their nail beds, hives (urticaria), patchy hair loss (alopecia), twitching in your face and limbs. […] Several complications can occur with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), particularly if the condition is not treated. […] An undiagnosed or poorly controlled overactive thyroid can lead to a rare but serious reaction called a thyroid storm. It affects around 1 in 100 people with an overactive thyroid gland. […] A thyroid storm is a severe and sudden flare-up of symptoms caused by the metabolism going into overdrive, often due to triggers such as infection, pregnancy, not taking your medication as directed, damage to the thyroid gland, such as a punch to the throat.
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    Hyperthyroidism, also called overactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. […] Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can vary from person to person and may include weight loss despite an increased appetite, rapid or irregular heartbeat, nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, fatigue, shaky hands, muscle weakness, sweating or trouble tolerating heat, frequent bowel movements, and an enlargement in the neck, called a goiter. […] In older adults, hyperthyroidism is sometimes mistaken for depression or dementia. Older adults may have different symptoms, such as loss of appetite or withdrawal from people, than younger adults with hyperthyroidism. You may want to ask your doctor about hyperthyroidism if you or your loved one shows these symptoms.
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    Hyperthyroidism disease (overactive thyroid) is a condition when the thyroid gland (butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck) creates and releases more thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine (T4) into the blood stream than the body needs. […] Clinically, the hyperthyroid disease is characterised by high levels of thyroxine (T4) and low or non-existent amounts of TSH, indicating an overactive thyroid and subclinical hyperthyroidism is characterised by low serum TSH, with normal serum T4 and T3 concentrations. This can cause the body’s metabolism to speed up, leading to rapid weight loss, increased appetite, anxiety and irregular heartbeats. […] The onset of the hyperthyroidism sign and symptoms in both males and females could be gradual or abrupt. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism can be mild for some people, but severe and have a big impact on their lives for others. Some may be clear, while others are subtle and difficult to detect at the initial stage. The most frequently observed signs and symptoms in men and women are: […] Signs of Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid): Goitre (lump or swelling in the front of the neck, which is caused by a swollen thyroid), Rapid heartbeat, Twitching or trembling, Warm skin and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Loose nails and red palms, Urticaria (raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin), Thinning of hair or hair loss, Decreased in body weight, Redness, dryness, or impaired vision in the eyes. […] Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid): Nervousness and irritability, Feely Itchy, Changes in mood, Difficulty in sleeping, Increased sensitivity to heat, Fatigue, muscle weakness, Increase in bowel movements, Frequent urination, Constantly feeling thirst, Low libido, Hyperactivity.
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    If hyperthyroidism isn’t treated, it can cause some serious health problems, including: An irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart problems, An eye disease called Graves’ ophthalmopathy. It can cause double vision, light sensitivity, and eye pain. In rare cases, it can lead to vision loss, Thinning bones and osteoporosis, Fertility problems in women, Complications in pregnancy, such as premature birth, low birth weight, high blood pressure in pregnancy, and miscarriage.
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  • #16 Graves’ disease – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/graves-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20356240
    Thyroid eye disease often appears at the same time as hyperthyroidism or several months later. But symptoms of thyroid eye disease can appear years before or after hyperthyroidism starts. It’s also possible to have thyroid eye disease without hyperthyroidism. […] Graves’ disease that isn’t treated can lead to irregular heart rhythms and changes in the heart and how it works. The heart might not be able to pump enough blood to the body. That condition is called heart failure. […] Hyperthyroidism that isn’t treated can lead to weak, brittle bones a condition called osteoporosis. The strength of the bones depends, in part, on the amount of calcium and other minerals they hold. Too much thyroid hormone makes it hard for the body to get calcium into the bones.
  • #17 Overview: Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) – InformedHealth.org – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279480/
    In rare cases, an overactive thyroid leads to a potentially life-threatening situation known as a thyrotoxic crisis or a thyroid storm. This can be triggered by iodine-containing medication or an x-ray contrast medium (a dye-like substance), for example. As well as the typical symptoms of an overactive thyroid, it can cause a high fever, vomiting, restlessness and anxiety, an irregular heartbeat, confusion and drowsiness, and sometimes even a coma or cardiovascular collapse (where not enough blood flows around the body). A thyroid storm is a medical emergency, requiring hospital treatment in an intensive care unit.
  • #18 Overactive thyroid | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/glands/overactive-thyroid/
    Symptoms of a thyroid storm include: a very rapid heartbeat (over 140 beats a minute), fever (a temperature higher than 38C/100.4F), dehydration, with diarrhoea and vomiting, jaundice a yellow tinge to your skin and eyes, severe agitation and confusion, hallucinations seeing or hearing things that are not real, psychosis being unable to tell the difference between reality and your imagination, excessive sweating, chest pain, muscle weakness.
  • #19 Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, treatment, causes, and diet
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9153
    Without treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to severe complications. However, medication can normally control it by reducing thyroid hormone production. […] The severity of hyperthyroidism and its symptoms depend on how well the body is able to react to the changes resulting from the excess thyroid hormones and how closely a person follows their treatment plan.
  • #20
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism/
    An overactive thyroid can cause a wide range of symptoms, including: […] See a GP if you have symptoms of an overactive thyroid. […] If the blood test shows that you have an overactive thyroid, you may be referred for further tests to identify the cause. […] An overactive thyroid is usually treatable. […] An overactive thyroid can sometimes lead to further problems, particularly if it’s not treated or well controlled.
  • #21 Hyperthyroidism | American Thyroid Association
    https://www.thyroid.org/hyperthyroidism/
    Hyperthyroidism due to thyroiditis is usually self-limited, meaning that it goes away on its own after a few weeks to months. In some cases, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can occur after the hyperthyroidism stage of thyroiditis. […] If your doctor suspects that you have hyperthyroidism, they may perform a physical exam to examine your thyroid for enlargement or nodules. Look for signs of too much thyroid hormone like fast heart rate, shakiness/tremor of the hands, warm and moist skin. […] Lab test results in hyperthyroidism usually show high T4 and/or T3 and low TSH. […] There is a milder form of hyperthyroidism called subclinical hyperthyroidism. In Subclinical hyperthyroidism, the TSH is low but the T4 and T3 are normal. Some people may have symptoms from subclinical hyperthyroidism, but many people will not have any symptoms at all.
  • #22 Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
    https://nortonhealthcare.com/patient-resources/norton-now/hyperthyroidism/
    If you have symptoms of hyperthyroidism, discuss your concern with your primary care provider, who can determine whether testing is necessary. […] Determining whether you have hyperthyroidism typically will start with a physical exam that can reveal an enlarged thyroid or thyroid nodules. Your medical provider also will look for symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, shaky hands or skin that is warm and moist. […] Overactive thyroid gland treatment is aimed at bringing your hormone levels down to normal. Treating the disease will prevent long-term health issues and relieve uncomfortable symptoms. […] A common first line of treatment for hyperthyroidism is beta blockers, which help manage symptoms such as rapid heart rate, tremors and anxiety, but don’t treat the underlying condition. […] Common treatments to address the cause of hyperthyroidism include antithyroid drugs to reduce thyroid hormone production and radioactive iodine therapy to help destroy overactive thyroid cells.
  • #23 Become a member
    https://www.btf-thyroid.org/hyperthyroidism-leaflet
    Hyperthyroidism leads to an increase in the bodys metabolism (energy production), often causing: […] Sometimes the symptoms are so subtle that they go unnoticed for a long time. In other cases they come on suddenly over a period of a few days or weeks and are severe. Many of the symptoms will start to clear up when your treatment takes effect, but some, including thyroid eye disease, may need separate treatment. […] After a single course of antithyroid drug treatment, your hyperthyroidism may be cured if the cause of the thyroid overactivity is Graves disease. Provided you are symptom-free and your thyroid blood tests are normal one year after treatment you will need no further check-ups, other than occasional thyroid blood tests. It is, however, important to see your GP and to ask for a blood test if you notice any symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the future. […] You may have got used to increased food intake without weight gain during the period of thyroid overactivity (increased metabolism). Once the thyroid function and metabolism is normalised by any of the forms of treatment, you may have to reduce your food intake to avoid undesirable weight gain.
  • #24 Hyperthyroidism | American Thyroid Association
    https://www.thyroid.org/hyperthyroidism/
    Hyperthyroidism can be cured by surgical removal of the overactive thyroid gland or nodules. The entire thyroid is removed for Graves disease. Only half of the thyroid may be removed in certain toxic nodules. […] If your entire thyroid gland is removed, you will become hypothyroid since your body can no longer make thyroid hormone. Thyroid levels are restored to normal by treatment with a daily thyroid hormone replacement.
  • #25 Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0301/p363.html
    Hypermetabolism induces weight loss despite an increased appetite. […] Patients with long-standing untreated hyperthyroidism may develop atrial fibrillation (10% to 15% of patients) or heart failure (5.8% of patients). […] Signs that are pathognomonic for Graves disease include orbitopathy, pretibial myxedema (thyroid dermopathy), and thyroid acropachy, which occur in 25%, 1.5%, and 0.3% of patients, respectively. […] Graves orbitopathy manifests as exophthalmos or periorbital edema, and it can trigger photophobia, excessive lacrimation, increased eye sensitivity to wind or smoke, or a sensation of a foreign body in the eyes. […] Most patients develop permanent hypothyroidism between two and six months after radioactive iodine ablation and require thyroid hormone supplementation.
  • #26 Hyperthyroidism | Boston Children’s Hospital
    https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/hyperthyroidism
    Thyroid storm (or thyrotoxic crisis) is a serious complication of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when a child’s thyroid hormone levels become severely elevated. Although thyroid storm is rare, it can be life threatening. The most important symptoms of thyroid storm are a high temperature or changes in mental status (like confusion or lethargy). If you suspect your child may be experiencing thyroid storm, you should always seek immediate medical care. […] Hyperthyroidism caused by thyroiditis is usually temporary and goes away within eight to 12 weeks. Because we cannot make this hyperthyroidism go away any faster, treatment focuses on medications to control any symptoms (like palpitations and anxiety) until the condition goes away on its own. Sometimes, this type of hyperthyroidism is followed by a period of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), so continued monitoring by a physician is important.
  • #27 Thyroid – hyperthyroidism | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/thyroid-hyperthyroidism
    Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive. […] The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: Accelerated heart rate or palpitations, Muscle weakness and trembling, Unexplained weight loss, Sensitivity to heat, Diarrhoea, Sleeping difficulties, Sweating, Irritability, Nervousness, agitation and anxiety, Changes in menstruation, including scantier flow and increased cycle length. […] A person who has had hyperthyroidism should have his or her thyroid hormone levels (TSH, T4 and T3) checked on a regular basis. This is because most people who are treated for hyperthyroidism eventually develop hypothyroidism. The treatment causes the thyroid to become underactive. […] The symptoms include lethargy, unexpected weight gain, constipation and sensitivity to the cold.