Thyrotoxicosis, also known as hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormone than the body needs. The thyroid gland

Checking for initial symptoms of hyperthyroidism by yourself can be done in a few simple steps
- Focus on noticing the symptoms you feel about your body. These may include fatigue, shaking, difficulty sleeping, hot, sweaty face and neck, haste in working or talking, and unintentional weight loss. These symptoms may be signs of hyperthyroidism.
- Another symptom of hyperthyroidism is to notice that your skin is often dry, not moist, or has a feeling of heat on the skin, or that you may experience tremors in different parts of your body, such as your hands, arms, legs, UFABET, face, or other organs.
- Check your heart rate by measuring your pulse at your wrist or neck. Hyperthyroidism can cause your heart to beat faster than normal.
- You can check your eyelids for signs of hyperthyroidism and your eyelids may not move down. With the eye when you roll your eyes, giving you a visible lag (lid lag) in the white of your eye. Which could be a sign of hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism can be cause by several factors, including:
- Grave’s disease: This is the most common cause. It is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system affects the functioning of the thyroid gland. Causing it to produce too much thyroid hormone.
- Thyroid nodules are a common cause in the elderly. They are growths on the thyroid gland, which are usually malignant tumors that cause the thyroid gland to become overactive.
- Thyroiditis causes hormones stored in the thyroid gland to leak out.
- Excessive iodine intake: Iodine is found in some medicines, seaweed, seaweed supplements, seafood, etc. Consuming too much iodine can cause the thyroid gland to produce excessive hormones.
- Taking too much thyroid hormone: This can happen to people with hypothyroidism who take too much thyroid hormone.
For hyperthyroidism, the most important thing that will keep you away from it is to take care of your body to be healthy and strong. You should eat nutritious food in the right amount for your body, not too much or too little. And you should exercise regularly for good health both inside and out.