Overactive thyroid

Overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormone and increased metabolic rate. Causes include diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (Graves' disease), single nodule in the thyroid gland, and thyroiditis. The symptoms are related to the increased metabolic rate and include weight loss, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, muscle weakness, and tremor.

Disease Alternative Name

hyperthyroidism

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Lakshmi Venkata Simhachalam Kutikuppala

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Common types of localized autoimmune disorders: Addison's disease (adrenal) Autoimmune hepatitis (liver) Celiac disease (GI tract) Crohn's disease (GI tract) Graves' disease (overactive thyroid) Guillain-Barre syndrome (central nervous sys...See More

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Lakshmi Venkata Simhachalam Kutikuppala

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Localized Autoimmune disorders

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