some info on hyperthyroidism

just chatted with a friend who recently discovered that he was suffering from Hyperthyroid. yep.. as we grow older, we become more updated with all types of weird illnesses. such a sad thing..

basically he only found out when he experienced paralysis and had to be sent to hospital for treatment. Got this little piece of info from a website to summarise the condition.

"In healthy people, the thyroid makes just the right amounts of two hormones, T4 and T3, which have important actions throughout the body. These hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh. In short, the thyroid "runs" our metabolism. These hormones also have direct effects on most organs, including the heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of thyroid hormones. Essentially all cells in the body will respond to increases in thyroid hormone with an increase in the rate at which they conduct their business. Hyperthyroidism is the medical term to describe the signs and symptoms associated with an over production of thyroid hormone. "

Common symptoms of Hyperthyoridism:
Palpitations
Heat intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Breathlessness
Increased bowel movements
Light or absent menstrual periods
Fatigue

Common signs of Hyperthyroidism:
Fast heart rate
Trembling hands
Weight loss
Muscle weakness
Warm moist skin
Hair loss
Staring gaze

yep..so everyone.. don't take health for granted k..