Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is excess thyroid hormone; it accelerates metabolism, strains the heart and may look like anxiety or unexplained weight loss.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much hormone or excess thyroid hormone enters the blood. It accelerates metabolism, increases cardiac strain and affects the nervous system.
Causes include Graves disease, toxic nodular goiter, thyroiditis, excess iodine and an incorrectly adjusted dose of thyroid hormone.
Symptoms
Palpitations, tremor, sweating, heat intolerance, weight loss despite appetite, anxiety, insomnia, frequent stool, muscle weakness and menstrual changes may occur.
Keto And Weight
Weight loss from hyperthyroidism is not healthy fat burning. Strict dieting may worsen weakness, muscle loss and deficiencies if the cause of weight loss is unclear.
What Is Checked
TSH, free T4 and T3, antibodies, pulse, blood pressure and, when indicated, ultrasound or scintigraphy are assessed. Self-directed iodine or thyroid medication use is dangerous.
When It Is Urgent
Severe palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, high fever, confusion or rapid deterioration may indicate thyroid storm and require urgent care.
How It Affects Nutrition
Hyperthyroidism may increase energy and protein needs, but it is not a reason to rely on sugar or stimulate yourself with caffeine. Until hormones stabilize, gentle activity, sleep, enough food and pulse control matter.
If a person already takes thyroid hormone, changes in weight, pulse and anxiety should be compared with dose and lab results.
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