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Health Conditions
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Hyperthyroidism
Who has it?
Hyperthyroidism affects 4 to 5 million people in the United States. The condition occurs eight to ten times more commonly in women (approximately 2-3% of women) than in men.
As many as 50% of people in the community have microscopic nodules and 15% have goiters that are big enough to be palpated (felt by pushing on the area). Over 30 million Americans have an abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level, indicating the possibility of thyroid disease without symptoms.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
