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Hyperthyroidism    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid

Symptoms

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. Systolic blood pressure may be elevated. Physical examination may reveal thyroid enlargement or goiter.

Laboratory tests that evaluate thyroid function:

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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