Thyroid disease is a big problem. We need to take it seriously to solve the disease. This presentation shows some useful information about the disease.

1. Learn About Hyperthyroidism

2. What Does Hyperthyroidism Mean?
Hyperthyroidism Means your Thyroid Makes too
Much Thyroid Hormone

3. What is Thyroid?
A Gland in the Front of your Neck

4. What is Gland?
An Organ in the Human or Animal Body which
Secretes Particular Chemical Substances for
use in the Body or for Discharge into the
Surroundings

5. What Does Thyroid Gland Do?
It controls your Metabolism, which is how your
Body Turns Food into Energy

6. Symptoms
No Symptoms at all. Or:
• You may Feel Nervous, Moody, Weak, or Tired
• Your Hands may Shake, your Heart may Beat Fast, or
you may have Problems Breathing
• You may be Hot and Sweaty or have Warm, Red, Itchy
Skin
• You may have more Bowel Movements than Usual
• You may have Fine, Soft Hair that is Falling out
• You may Lose Weight even Though you Eat the Same or
more than Usual

7. Causes
Graves’ Disease is the Most Common Cause of
Hyperthyroidism

8. What is Graves’ Disease?
An Autoimmune Disorder that Affects the
Thyroid Gland Causing too much Thyroid
Hormone (hyperthyroidism)

9. How is the Treatment?
It is Easy but Necessary. Don’t Underestimate
the Symptoms

10. Treatment
• Radioactive Iodine: Destroys Part of your
Thyroid Gland.
• Antithyroid Medicine: Works best if your
Symptoms are Mild.

11. What to Do After Treatment?
Regular Blood Tests to see the Level of the
Thyroid Hormone: Normal, High or Low

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