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Hyperthyroidism

Alternative Names:
Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid

Symptoms:
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. Systolic blood pressure may be elevated. Physical examination may reveal thyroid enlargement or goiter.

Laboratory tests that evaluate thyroid function:

  • Serum TSH is usually decreased
  • T3 and free T4 are usually elevated
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:


Review Date: 8/6/2004
Reviewed By: Aniket R. Sidhaye, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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