Thyroid disorders can be confusing, especially when it comes to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. People mix up these two ...

Doctors say changes in sleep, mood, heart rate and digestion may all be linked to thyroid problems that often go undiagnosed ...

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 ...

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

People with hyperthyroidism did not seem to have worse thyroidectomy outcomes than those with normal thyroid functioning, researchers in France reported. In a nonrandomized study of adults with ...

Doctors may prescribe beta-blockers for hyperthyroidism to manage symptoms such as rapid heart rate and anxiety. Hyperthyroidism is a condition involving an overactive thyroid gland, leading to an ...

When you have hyperthyroidism, it can make your body’s “fight or flight” system work too much and cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) tract symptoms. These may include frequent bowel ...

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

Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder that can cause many issues, including high blood pressure. Treating hyperthyroidism may help to regulate a person’s blood pressure. Between 36% and 59% of ...

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 purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk of adhesive capsulitis among hyperthyroidism patients. The data were obtained from the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2005 ...

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 ...