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2. Hyperthyroidism - Wikipedia

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   The resulting hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic thyroid hormone. [1] Medications such as beta blockers may control the symptoms, and anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole may temporarily help people while other treatments are having an effect. [1] Surgery to remove the thyroid is another option. [1]

3. Thyrotoxic myopathy - Wikipedia

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   Medications such as propylthiouracil and methimazole are administered to block the release of thyroxine from the thyroid and to block the damage thyroxine inflicts on muscle fiber tissue. [citation needed] One treatment option is the use of radioactive iodine which directly destroys the overactive thyroid gland.

4. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of the thyroid disease usually leads to resolution of the paralytic attacks. Depending on the nature of the disease, the treatment may consist of thyrostatics (drugs that reduce production of thyroid hormone), radioiodine , or occasionally thyroid surgery.

5. Graves' disease - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of Graves disease includes antithyroid drugs that reduce the production of thyroid hormone, radioiodine (radioactive iodine I-131) and thyroidectomy (surgical excision of the gland). As operating on a hyperthyroid patient is dangerous, prior to thyroidectomy, preoperative treatment with antithyroid drugs is given to render the patient ...

6. Signs and symptoms of Graves' disease - Wikipedia

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   [35] [36] Consequently, undiagnosed hyperthyroidism sometimes results in inappropriate use of psychotropic medications; prompt recognition of hyperthyroidism (or hypothyroidism) through thyroid function screening is therefore recommended in the evaluation of patients with psychiatric symptoms.

7. Why You’re Always So Hot and Sweaty - AOL

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   Other signs of an overactive thyroid include rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, elevated blood pressure, and unexplained weight loss, he says. The good news: Hyperthyroidism can be treated ...