Hyperthyroidism - Signs & Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) or
Excessive Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
Important: The signs and symptoms listed below may occur in other conditions as well and may be unrelated to thyroid disease. However the listed symptoms and signs do commonly occur in people with hyperthyroidism.
Signs
- Feeling hot
- Fast strong pulse
- Warm moist palms
- Increased perspiration
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Frequent loose stools or diarrhoea
- Need less than 7 hrs sleep
- No periods or light periods with longer cycles
- Decreased cholesterol levels
- Fast reflexes
- Goitre
- Hair loss
- Dry or moist thin skin that flushes easily
- Brittle nails
- When you stick out your tongue, you can’t hold your tongue still
- Shakiness/tremors (fingers/hands/arms)
- Staring eyes
- Lid retractions (bulging eyes)
- Eye irritation
- Hives
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Symptoms
- High libido
- Hyperactive
- Ambitious (initially)
- Talkativeness
- Fast speech and racing thoughts
- Feels numb towards partner
- Makes decisions quickly (impulsive)
- Fatigue/exhaustion
- Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
- Depression (usually short lived, but recurrent)
- Anxiety/nervousness
- Panic attacks – racing pulse
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness – cramps
- Loss of muscle tone
- Insomnia
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)/PMDD
- Emotional and behavioural problems
- Infertility
- Aggression – temper
- Irritability
- Poor focus (unable to complete tasks)
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Restlessness (unable to sit still)
- Chest pain
- Increased thirst/appetite
- Itchy skin
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Copyright © 2011-2015 Monique Atkinson
Disclaimer The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The contents must not be relied upon in place of advice and treatment from a qualified medical practitioner. THYROID WA SUPPORT GROUP INC. and the author disclaim any liability whatsoever
