Thyroid disease is a common cause of hormonal imbalance in the body. The thyroid can make either too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). Thyroid disease generally isn’t preventable, but awareness of risk factors and symptoms can help prevent serious complications if you do have a thyroid disorder. Some people are more likely than others to develop thyroid problems. One of the risk factors for hyperthyroidism is the history of hyperthyroidism in the family.
Hereditary hyperthyroidism
Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease occurs more often in women than in men. You should tell your doctor if your relatives have had the condition. Other causes include:
High amounts of T4, T3, or both can cause an excessively high metabolic rate. As a result of this, you may experience the following situations:
The first step in diagnosis is to get a complete medical history and physical exam. The doctor may then want other tests, including cholesterol test, thyroid function test, ultrasound and CT scan or MRI. Treatment of the disease according to the patient’s need may be done in the form of medication, radioactive iodine and surgery.
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