What do you know about hyperthyroidism? My 13 yr old son's doctor just called?

and said his thyroid function is abnormal and shows characteristics of hyperthyroidism and needs further bloodwork..what can we expect...I always thought people with a hyper thyroid were very thin but he's not..

Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of hormones secreted by the overactive thyroid gland. Signs of Hyperthyroidism are protruding eyes, enlarged thyroid gland, increased appetite, the heart rate may also be affected. Sometimes a person suffering from Hyperthyroidism can develop hypoglycemia. The treatment for Hyperthyroidism is medication that helps suppress the thyroids activity, surgical removal of part of the gland and a single dose of radioactive iodine which is taken up by the thyroid and destroys some of the tissue. Hyperthyroidism left untreated could cause weakening of the muscles, both skeletal and heart muscle. People who have severe cases sometimes lose weight.

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