WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM?

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones. Result, these hormones increase the activity of most organs and tissues of the body. Specifically, what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

With hyperthyroidism, while accelerating!

The basal metabolic rate, heat production, heart rate, fat consumption, etc.. While accelerating when thyroid hormones are too large quantities, the body works too much and too fast. Initially, it may be a swollen thyroid, a nodule of inflammation or a Graves' disease. But whatever the cause of hyperthyroidism, while accelerating and this excessive activation is not beneficial.

What are the signs of hyperthyroidism?

Pulse very fast (over 100 beats per minute).
Heart palpitations.
Arrhythmias, uncontrolled heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation).
Shortness of growing efforts less important. 
Increased appetite.
Weight loss (despite an increased appetite), up to several pounds per week. 
Transit acceleration with onset of diarrhea. 
Fatigue.
Muscle weakness, muscle wasting.
Tremors, especially visible on the hands. 
Nervous: anxiety, irritability, emotional instability, depression, anxiety attack ...
Sleep disorders.
Sweating, clammy hands.
Heat intolerance

All these signs of hyperthyroidism are not systematic and do not all coexist in the same person. 

Why hyperthyroidism causes so many symptoms?

Because thyroid hormones are involved in most vital functions of the body: mental function, weight control, digestion, control of body temperature, heart rate, quality of skin, hair, nails ...

Diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism

Symptoms and palpation of the thyroid gland at the base of the neck guide the diagnosis, which is confirmed by a blood test of thyroid hormones. 
The treatment most classical and first-line based on the prescription of antithyroid drugs that block the synthesis of hormones by the thyroid gland. 
Treatment is usually lengthy, sometimes accompanied by side effects and requires close monitoring. 
Meanwhile, specific drugs are prescribed to relieve symptoms (eg palpitations, sleep, anxiety). 
At the end of treatment, we must ensure that there is no recurrence. If so, is sometimes used to radioactive iodine, which by binding to the thyroid, blocking its activity.