If you have hyperthyroidism, it means your thyroid is overactive and produces too much of a hormone called thyroxine. Learn symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, produces hormones essential for metabolism and brain activity. Symptoms of ...

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of certain hormones. Hyperthyroidism can cause diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. The thyroid is a ...

Signs of thyroid problems vary depending on the cause. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) may cause symptoms like diarrhea, heat sensitivity, and weight loss. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid ...

You’ve undoubtedly heard about thyroid problems, but you wouldn’t be alone if you don’t really know exactly what the blanket term means or what the symptoms are. The small, butterfly-shaped ...

Thyroid disease is a chronic condition that occurs due to disruption in the smooth functioning of the thyroid gland. The ...

5 thyroid symptoms doctors wish you’d stop ignoring. ... An overactive thyroid can make your heart race, while an underactive one might cause it to slow down more than usual.

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism) could include a rapid heart rate, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, tremors of the hand, frequent ...

Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of NYU Langone Health’s Thyroid Program, gives us the lowdown on the thyroid, symptoms that may indicate thyroid dysfunction and common treatments.

Symptoms can include irritation, ... often along with signs of an overactive thyroid gland. The symptoms can include irritation, swelling, and a bulging appearance of the eyeball.

So a problem with your thyroid can result in changes to your metabolism, energy and a host of other symptoms. Here, Dr Rogers shares the early warning signs - and what to do about them. What to ...