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BigV · 09-05-2007, 11:19 AM

How can a doctor diagnosis one of the variations of hyperthyroidism?

Initial diagnosis usually simply requires a physical examination for the following:

* Enlarged thyroid gland
* Rapid heart beat (tachycardia) or heart palpitations
* Smooth, velvety skin
* Tremor of the fingertips
* For Graves' disease, eyes and skin as described in Part 1

Other symptoms are:

* Fatigue
* Sweaty palms
* Weight loss
* Fine brittle hair
* Restlessness
* Depression
* Increased appetite
* Changes in sex drive
* Muscle weakness, especially in the upper arms and thighs
* Shortened attention span
* Heat intolerance
* Increased sweating
* Nervousness and irritability
* Restless sleep or insomnia
* Erratic behavior
* For women, irregular menstrual cycle and reduced menstrual flow
* Infertility, recurrent miscarriage
* Increased frequency of bowel movements

09-05-2007, 11:19 AM	#462
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	How can a doctor diagnosis one of the variations of hyperthyroidism? Initial diagnosis usually simply requires a physical examination for the following: * Enlarged thyroid gland * Rapid heart beat (tachycardia) or heart palpitations * Smooth, velvety skin * Tremor of the fingertips * For Graves' disease, eyes and skin as described in Part 1 Other symptoms are: * Fatigue * Sweaty palms * Weight loss * Fine brittle hair * Restlessness * Depression * Increased appetite * Changes in sex drive * Muscle weakness, especially in the upper arms and thighs * Shortened attention span * Heat intolerance * Increased sweating * Nervousness and irritability * Restless sleep or insomnia * Erratic behavior * For women, irregular menstrual cycle and reduced menstrual flow * Infertility, recurrent miscarriage * Increased frequency of bowel movements __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.