In rare cases, hyperthyroidism may lead to congestive heart failure. This is because, in people with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones, which can affect how the heart ...

The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

Thyroid disorders can be confusing, especially when it comes to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. People mix up these two conditions, even though they are quite different. Both are related to the ...

Learn how to manage post-treatment weight gain in Graves’ disease with expert tips on diet, exercise, medication options, and ...

Hyperthyroidism requires medical treatment with antithyroid drugs or radioiodine therapy in most cases. Natural strategies that can support hyperthyroidism treatment include dietary adjustments, ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is most commonly caused by Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder), thyroiditis (inflamed thyroid gland), or “toxic” thyroid nodules.

High levels of thyroid antibodies indicate an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAbs) and thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAbs) may signal autoimmune ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Untreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading to increased risks for abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, osteoporosis, ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

The diagnosis of OA was mainly determined from the questionnaire survey results. In the NHANES questionnaire, the participants were asked "Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that ...

This report will describe briefly some basic aspects of thyroid physiology that are pertinent to the management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Results of a combined antithyroid-thyroid program ...