Overview
Hyperthyroidism is excessive thyroid hormone, commonly from Graves’ disease or toxic nodule.
Symptoms
- •Palpitations
- •Weight loss
- •Heat intolerance
- •Tremor
Diagnosis
- ✓TSH ↓, fT4 ↑
- ✓TRAb (Graves)
- ✓Thyroid uptake scan
Treatments
- →Methimazole
- →Propylthiouracil
- →Radioiodine
- →Thyroidectomy
Risk Factors
⚠️Female
⚠️Family history
⚠️Autoimmune
⚠️Iodine excess
Key Facts
- ℹ️1.2% US adults
- ℹ️Thyroid storm emergency
ICD-10: E05 | Prevalence: yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025