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What does hyperthyroidism mean?

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Noun
  1. (medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
  2. (pathology) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
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Too much hormone production, for a variety of reasons, many of which are still unknown, and you get hyperthyroidism, also called thyrotoxicosis.
The symptoms of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are non-specific and can be mimicked by other conditions.
The classical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are staring eyes and enlargement of the neck, but these need not be present.
Further research regarding the etiology, natural history, pathophysiology, and treatment of subclinical hyperthyroidism is warranted.
When your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine, you develop hyperthyroidism.
Evaluation may also be appropriate for women who develop postpartum symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

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