Hyperthyroidism
Request an online visit for Hyperthyroidism. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026
About Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid producing excess hormone, accelerating the body's metabolism. Common symptoms include weight loss despite normal eating, rapid or irregular heartbeat, heat intolerance, sweating, tremor, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Graves' disease is the leading cause in younger adults; toxic nodules are more common with age. It is diagnosed with a suppressed TSH plus elevated free T4 or T3. Treatment options include antithyroid drugs such as methimazole, radioactive iodine ablation, or thyroidectomy, depending on cause and patient preference.
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