When you look at all the various causes of hyperthyroidism, you may be struck with a few simple conclusions. What may stick out the most is that this condition may come from what seems like from nowhere.
Hyperthyroidism can sometimes be caused by prescribed medications. With women, if they have a child, it may manifest months later. Other times, the symptoms will be there but doctors will not know what has caused it to occur. Some have suspected that hyperthyroidism can be caused by a virus. In this article, we will discuss hyperthyroidism and what may cause it to occur.
We are all familiar with either personal experience or hearing stories about something in the body swelling for some reason. Of course it all depends on what the problem is, or, what it swelling. However, in the case of a swollen thyroid gland, the gland is filling up with excess thyroid hormone. In many cases, these symptoms of the swelling and hyperthyroidism will not last long, a few weeks perhaps. But do not assume that will be the case with you if your thyroid gland begins to swell. If you see that happening, then make an appointment right away to have your doctor examine you. Your physician may have blood work done and then possibly want to monitor what happens in the near term. When you look at the overall statistics involving diagnosis for hyperthyroidism, you will see a clear set of data. The great majority of people with this condition will have Graves' disease. In fact, approximately 95% of people with hyperthyroidism will have it. Out of the remaining 5%, a large number of them will have a nodule on their thyroid gland. We have talked about hot nodules, and that is what is happening in that situation. What may be one of the more frustrating situations is thyroid inflammation for reasons that cannot be identified. But the end result is still a hyperthyroid condition.
Perhaps you have heard of the condition that was called goiters years ago. Goiters refer to thyroiditis which is an enlarged thyroid due to inflammation for some reason. It is the task of your doctor to figure out why the swelling is happening. But, goiters does not necessarily mean you will have hyperthyroidism. The reason for that is not all goiter conditions result in the production of excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. So if you suddenly notice that you do have goiters, that is no reason to panic. The obvious thing you must do is get an accurate diagnosis from your doctor.
This article has clearly shown that hyperthyroidism can be caused in many possible ways. A particular condition called postpartum thyroiditis may actually manifest under the most normal circumstances. One in 20 women may have these conditions though they may not manifest all at once. After having a baby, symptoms of this disorder may manifest quite easily. As you probably have guessed, there is more to this condition. Any unusual symptoms that you develop should always be discussed with your doctor.
It is always the best bet to get a professional opinion regarding possible medical issues.
Hyperthyroidism can sometimes be caused by prescribed medications. With women, if they have a child, it may manifest months later. Other times, the symptoms will be there but doctors will not know what has caused it to occur. Some have suspected that hyperthyroidism can be caused by a virus. In this article, we will discuss hyperthyroidism and what may cause it to occur.
We are all familiar with either personal experience or hearing stories about something in the body swelling for some reason. Of course it all depends on what the problem is, or, what it swelling. However, in the case of a swollen thyroid gland, the gland is filling up with excess thyroid hormone. In many cases, these symptoms of the swelling and hyperthyroidism will not last long, a few weeks perhaps. But do not assume that will be the case with you if your thyroid gland begins to swell. If you see that happening, then make an appointment right away to have your doctor examine you. Your physician may have blood work done and then possibly want to monitor what happens in the near term. When you look at the overall statistics involving diagnosis for hyperthyroidism, you will see a clear set of data. The great majority of people with this condition will have Graves' disease. In fact, approximately 95% of people with hyperthyroidism will have it. Out of the remaining 5%, a large number of them will have a nodule on their thyroid gland. We have talked about hot nodules, and that is what is happening in that situation. What may be one of the more frustrating situations is thyroid inflammation for reasons that cannot be identified. But the end result is still a hyperthyroid condition.
Perhaps you have heard of the condition that was called goiters years ago. Goiters refer to thyroiditis which is an enlarged thyroid due to inflammation for some reason. It is the task of your doctor to figure out why the swelling is happening. But, goiters does not necessarily mean you will have hyperthyroidism. The reason for that is not all goiter conditions result in the production of excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. So if you suddenly notice that you do have goiters, that is no reason to panic. The obvious thing you must do is get an accurate diagnosis from your doctor.
This article has clearly shown that hyperthyroidism can be caused in many possible ways. A particular condition called postpartum thyroiditis may actually manifest under the most normal circumstances. One in 20 women may have these conditions though they may not manifest all at once. After having a baby, symptoms of this disorder may manifest quite easily. As you probably have guessed, there is more to this condition. Any unusual symptoms that you develop should always be discussed with your doctor.
It is always the best bet to get a professional opinion regarding possible medical issues.
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