Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the body has an overactive thyroid gland and produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Symptoms include increased appetite, rapid heart rate, weight loss, nervousness, and intolerance to heat. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause serious health problems, such as heart attack and stroke. Treatment usually involves medications to reduce the amount of thyroxine in the body. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat the condition. Hyperthyroidism is an important condition to be aware of since early treatment can help reduce the risk of serious health problems.
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1 journal(s) foundEndocrinology And Hormones
ISSN: 3070-2313
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Dragan Nikolic, University of Belgrade,
School of Medicine,
dr Subotica 9,
11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system,its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinology focuses primarily on the endocrine organs, meaning the organs whose primary function is hormone secretion. These organs include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, and pancreas