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What is the term for the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland?
Which condition includes hyperthyroidism and can occur due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause?
What is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism?
What is the cause of about 50% to 80% of the cases of hyperthyroidism in the United States?
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Which symptom is typically less severe in the elderly and during pregnancy in hyperthyroidism?
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Study Notes
Hyperthyroidism
- The condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland is called hyperthyroidism.
Classification of Hyperthyroidism
- Thyrotoxicosis is a condition that includes hyperthyroidism and can occur due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause.
Complications of Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid storm is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism.
Causes of Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease is the cause of about 50% to 80% of the cases of hyperthyroidism in the United States.
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
- Weight loss is typically less severe in the elderly and during pregnancy in hyperthyroidism.
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Test your knowledge of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis with this quiz. Explore the signs, symptoms, and causes of these conditions, and learn more about how they can affect the body.
