Hyperthyroidism: An Overview of the Disease

Paper Summary:

Defines the medical disease (excessive amount of thyroid hormone production). Common causes, symptoms, classical clinical manifestations & other manifestations. (anorexia, congestive heart failure). How the condition is diagnosed; types of tests used to confirm diagnosis. Types of drugs used in treatment. Surgery as a treatment option. Effect of certain foods on the disorder. Management of the disease.

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"Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormones by an overactive thyroid (Norris, 1999). The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, and produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that regulate the body's metabolic rate by helping to form RNA and increasing oxygen absorption in every cell. Production of these hormones is controlled by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland.

Discussion
Hyperthyroidism occurs when thyroid hormone production increases despite the level of TSH. The excessive amount of hormones in the bloodstream increases the body's metabolic rate, and causes both mental and physical symptoms. Other names for..."

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