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Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much hormones. The thyroid controls the metabolism in the body and an excess of thyroid hormones would increase body temperature, heart rate and energy consumption in the body.
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Fast FactsMedline Plus: [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000356.htm Hyperthyroidism]
- Also known as overactive thyroid disorder
- Major causes: Graves' disease, an infection of the thyroid, an overdose of iodine or thyroid hormones and growths or tumors in the pituitary, thyroid, testes or ovaries
- 85% of cases are the result of Graves' disease
- Thyroid releases too much T4 and T3 hormones
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Symptoms
Some individuals with milder cases may not experience symptoms. Common symptoms include sensitivity to heat, frequent bowel movements, shaking hands or fingers, excessive sweating, anxiousness, increased heart rate, fatigue, inability to concentrate, unexplained weight loss and light, irregular periods. In more advanced cases, a "thyroid storm" may occur including symptoms of fever, high blood pressure and heart failure.MedicineNet.com: Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
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Hyperthyroidism Blogs, Forums and Support Groups
- Topix: Hyperthyroidism Blogs, Hyperthyroidism Forum
- DailyStrength: Hyperthyroidism Community Support
- Yahoo! Groups: Open Forum Discussing Thyroid Issues
- Yahoo! Groups: Thyroid Connection Support Group
- MedHelp: The Thyroid Forum
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RT @Sheamus: Anyone in UK hv experience w vet treatmt/costs for a cat suffering from hyperthyroidism? Thanks. (@petethevet or @marcthevet ?)
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Anyone in the UK have any experience with vet treatment/costs for a cat suffering from hyperthyroidism? Thanks.
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