What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Loumay Alesali
Med Today

Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck bellow Adam’s apple. It is a vital endocrine gland is responsible for regulating many body functions including metabolism rate, and growth and development of the body.

It produces and secretes the exact amount of three hormones that the body needs. These hormones are:

  • Triiodothyronine, known as T3

  • Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4

  • Calcitonin

Two of the most common thyroid disorders, hyperthyroidism (overactive) and hypothyroidism (underactive), cause hormonal imbalances that affect the body.

This video explains how the thyroid gland functions, sings and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive gland).

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