Hyperthyroidism (patient information)
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What is hyperthyroidism?
How do I know if I have hyperthyroidism and what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
Who is at risk for hyperthyroidism?
- Graves’ disease
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroiditis
- Ingesting too much iodine
- Overmedicating with synthetic thyroid hormone
How to know you have hyperthyroidism?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for hyperthyroidism?
Directions to Hospitals Treating hyperthyroidism
Prevention of hyperthyroidism
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/Hyperthyroidism/
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/hormone/869.printerview.html