{"id":3490,"date":"2017-01-24T10:44:50","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=3490"},"modified":"2017-01-24T10:44:50","modified_gmt":"2017-01-24T15:44:50","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-overactive-thyroids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/what-you-need-to-know-about-overactive-thyroids\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Overactive Thyroids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What Are The Thyroid Glands? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid is the butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam&#8217;s apple. The gland produces hormones that affect the metabolism. The thyroid is extremely important, maintaining the body\u2019s heart, temperature, protein production, and usage of fats and carbohydrates. Problems with one\u2019s thyroid can result in thyroid disease, which is an umbrella term for any complication caused by the thyroid. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we go over one of the most common thyroid problems: Overactive thyroids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, is caused by the thyroid overproducing hormones. This causes the metabolism to work faster than it\u2019s meant to. According to Mayo Clinic, symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden weight loss, even when your appetite and the amount and type of food you eat remain the same or even increase<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) \u2014 commonly more than 100 beats a minute \u2014 irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or pounding of your heart (palpitations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervousness, anxiety and irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor \u2014 usually a fine trembling in your hands and fingers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in menstrual patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased sensitivity to heat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in bowel patterns, especially more frequent bowel movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which may appear as a swelling at the base of your neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue, muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin thinning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine, brittle hair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hyperthyroidism\/basics\/symptoms\/con-20020986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms can vary depending on the person. Older adults tend to experience less severe symptoms, sometimes showing little to no symptoms. Symptoms such as fatigue, increased heart rate, and higher body temperature can easily be mistaken for other health issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive thyroids can be caused by preexisting conditions, including graves\u2019 disease, toxic adenoma, Plummer disease (toxic multinodular goiter) and thyroiditis(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hyperthyroidism\/basics\/causes\/con-20020986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The disease is more common in women and in people with a family history of thyroid disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism can only be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. If you start experiencing any symptoms, consult with your doctor immediately. If untreated, overactive thyroid can result in heart disease, osteoporosis, eye problems, red, swollen skin and thyrotoxic crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are The Thyroid Glands? The thyroid is the butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam&#8217;s apple. The gland produces hormones that affect the metabolism. The thyroid is extremely important, maintaining the body\u2019s heart, temperature, protein production, and usage of fats and carbohydrates. 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