Thyroid Hormone in the Blood
Hyperthyroidism is a health problem in which there is an excess of thyroid hormone in the blood
Causes
It is manifested by excess production or release of thyroid hormone.
There are conditions that can cause hyperthyroidism as a tumor or benign thyroid nodule, Graves disease, subacute thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid) or sometimes by overproduction of the hormone TSH from the pituitary gland or a tumor in the ovaries.
Symptoms
There are several symptoms that may be present in this disease because it participates in several metabolic processes, some symptoms are: Hot flashes, excessive sweating, nervousness, hyperactivity, palpitations, anxiety, trembling hands, mood swings, irritability, intolerance to heat, Hair loss, Insomnia, shortness of breath, malaise, fatigue, exhaustion, weight loss, menstrual irregularity, In older adults, may have heart failure, unexplained weight loss, psychiatric disorders, cardiac arrhythmia.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis was performed when clinical symptoms and physical examination and were confirmed by laboratory studies.
In hyperthyroidism, TSH levels are lower than normal (often undetectable) and eventually, the T3 and T4 levels increase. Studies are needed to cabinet as thyroid scan and ultrasound.
Therefore, any person receiving thyroid hormone, should be evidence of thyroid hormones in blood on a frequent basis.
Treatment
Once the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, there are several treatments available at the discretion of the treating physician (antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil, radioactive iodine).
Prognosis
Hyperthyroidism is generally treatable and rarely fatal, but it is very important to the strict discipline in medical treatment.
As a disease where the metabolism is accelerated, as the cardiovascular system, the person may feel tired and can easily enter into crisis. You should rest, avoid a major emotional or physical, you should avoid elective surgical procedures (other than emergency), and even should avoid drugs that may further accelerate the metabolism or accelerate cardiovascular function (eg nasal decongestants, certain local anesthetics have associated vasoconstrictor, stimulants, weight loss medicines.