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By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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Similar to hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism can often manifest itself through very unspecific signs, such as fatigue and hair loss.
1 / 10Due to the increased production of hormones in hyperthyroidism, many bodily functions literally run “at full speed”.
This has various effects and is shown, for example, by increased sweating and warm, moist skin.
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2 / 10According to the “German Thyroid Center”, thyroid disease usually also affects the psyche.
Due to hyperthyroidism, there is sometimes a massive excess of T3 and T4 hormones in the control circuit.
As a result, those affected are often nervous, aggressive, easily irritated, anxious or extremely jumpy.
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3 / 10The increased hormone production associated with hyperthyroidism has a stimulating effect on the entire nervous system.
As a result, those affected are often restless, trembling, have mood swings or suffer from sleep disorders.
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4 / 10An overactive thyroid causes higher energy consumption in the body, according to the “Thyroid Forum”.
People with hyperthyroidism often lose weight as a result as long as the disease is not treated.
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5 / 10An excess of thyroid hormones also has an impact on the digestive tract and often leads to more frequent bowel movements with diarrhea.
Kidney function can also be impaired by an overactive thyroid, resulting in frequent urination.
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6 / 10An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) also affects the hair, much to the chagrin of those affected.
Due to the excess of hormones, the hair becomes thinner, finer, more brittle and falls out more frequently.
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7 / 10It is not uncommon for hyperthyroidism to become noticeable in addition to hair loss and brittle nails for those affected.
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8 / 10Hyperthyroidism is often caused by the autoimmune disease Graves' disease.
This is often associated with eye problems such as increased tear flow, foreign body sensation, photophobia and painful feeling of pressure.
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9 / 10 Sometimes severe redness of the conjunctiva, swelling of the eyelids, bulging eyes (exophthalmos) and visual disturbances - often accompanied by double vision - are also associated with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism.
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10 / 10As a result of hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease, there is also typical swelling in the legs, especially the lower legs, so-called myxedema.
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In Germany, an overactive thyroid, so-called hyperthyroidism, occurs in around one in 100 people.
In most cases, the metabolic disorder is caused by the autoimmune disease Graves' disease or a dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
Women are five to ten times more likely to suffer from hyperthyroidism than men.
Thyroid disease: symptoms and therapy for hyperthyroidism
The symptoms of an overactive thyroid are initially very unspecific - the fatigue or hair loss that occurs, for example, is rarely associated with a thyroid disease, similar to hypothyroidism.
There are three forms of therapy available for hyperthyroidism: drug treatment, radioiodine therapy and surgery.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.