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Health Conditions
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Hyperthyroidism
Introduction
Have you been losing weight with no explanation, such as a new diet or exercise? Do you find yourself hot in a room where everyone else is cold or feels comfortable? Do you feel that your heart has been racing or beating harder than normal? If so, you may have a malfunctioning thyroid or pituitary gland - specifically, a condition known as hyperthyroidism or high thyroid hormone levels. Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome that affects approximately 2 to 3 out of every 100 women and 2 out of every thousand men. The incidence increases as age increases. While these percentages may seem small, hyperthyroidism is actually the third most common disease of a hormone-producing gland, trailing only diabetes and hypothyroidism. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Last Updated: August 2007
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Introduction
