Thyroxine and T3 are two thyroid hormones that are produced in excess when the thyroid gland overfunctions, a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
The overabundance of these hormones, sometimes referred to as thyrotoxicosis, can cause both disagreeable and potentially dangerous health issues.
Causes of hyperthyroidism: There are a few different things that might stimulate or activate the thyroid gland to release too many hormones.
Grave’s disease is an autoimmune reaction in which the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones as a result of antibodies produced by the body’s immune system.
Thyroid gland nodules or lumps: These are accumulations of excess tissue brought on by the thyroid gland’s cells proliferating, which raises the thyroid hormone level excessively.
Medication: Amiodarone is one anti-arrhythmic medication that might exacerbate hyperthyroidism.
Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism: Your body may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms if you have hyperthyroidism:
Inability to sleep
notable reduction in weight
Uncontrollably twitching or shaking
Goitre, or thyroid gland enlargement or inflammation
unusually rapid heart rate
Persistent sluggishness
Heat sensitivity
mood fluctuations along with agitation, trepidation, and uneasiness
When should I visit a doctor?
It is recommended to see a general practitioner or endocrinologist if you believe your body is exhibiting signs of an overactive thyroid or if you experience swelling in your neck.Depending on your blood tests and diagnosis, they would recommend the best course of action to manage the disease, which could include medication, radiation, or surgery.
