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The article was professionally consulted with General Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome caused by overproduction of thyroid hormone. Currently, hyperthyroidism is common with symptoms similar to many other diseases.
1. What is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome, that is, not a separate disease. There are many diseases causing this syndrome, including Graves' disease - The most common hyperthyroid disease with goiter with protruding eyes, hyperthyroidism; Hyperthyroidism due to toxic nodular goiter, thyroiditis....Hyperthyroidism is a group of diseases caused by hypersecretion of thyroid hormone leading to cardiovascular symptoms, excessive metabolism with manifestations. show: heart palpitations, thin weight loss...
2. Objects at risk
The rate of female patients with hyperthyroidism is 3 times higher than that of male patients. The disease can appear at any age but is especially concentrated in the reproductive age onwards. Some women can develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy or after giving birth.
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3. Causes of disease
It is estimated that 80-90% of people with hyperthyroidism have Graves' disease.Other less common causes include: Multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma, thyroiditis, too much iodine in the diet and too much synthetic thyroid hormone. A less common cause is a pituitary tumor.
4. Symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is almost a systemic disease because it affects metabolism in the body, affecting many organ systems such as cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, brain... Typical symptoms of the disease Hyperthyroidism can include:Tachycardia: Often more than 100 beats per minute, or an arrhythmia or palpitations that make the person feel restless, anxious, and even short of breath. Sudden weight loss: although eating is still normal or even increased. Poor mobility: like fatigue and muscle weakness, causing reduced labor and movement... Stress, tension, difficulty concentrating Hand tremors Intestinal problems: Digestive disorders Thyroid enlargement: Signs of goiter or bulging eyes, hoarse voice due to enlarged thyroid gland.
5. Complications if not treated promptly
If not detected and treated promptly, hyperthyroidism can cause many dangerous complications including:Cardiovascular complications: rapid heart rate is common in hyperthyroid patients, serious arrhythmias than atrial fibrillation may be experienced. If not treated promptly, it can lead to heart failure in hyperthyroid patients. Thyroid storm: when the hormone level is too high, the symptoms suddenly become severe, at this time, the patient's life can be threatened if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Malignant protrusion: In hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease, the patient may have bulging eyes, frequent tearing and more sensitive to light, or accompanied by conjunctivitis, corneal damage.
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6. Treatment of hyperthyroidism at Vinmec International General Hospital
If you experience unexplained weight loss, a rapid heartbeat, unusual sweating, swelling in your neck organs, or other symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, see your doctor.Diagnostic measures such as ultrasound, electrocardiogram, thyroid hormone quantification (fT3, fT4. TSH), Other laboratory tests can be added to evaluate thyroid size and find the cause of the syndrome. hyperthyroidism such as: thyroid ultrasound ...can help your doctor make the most accurate diagnosis of your condition.
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