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Tess December 2nd, 2008

Hyperactive thyroid is a term used to define a production disorder of the thyroid. Often termed as a thyroid condition called hyperthyroidism, it relates to a pattern of symptoms of thyroid problems regardless of the cause. Hyperactive thyroid tissues within the gland produce excess hormones that lead to abnormally high levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.

It should be known that very small amounts of hormones are required to alter cell metabolism. The two main hormones produced by the thyroid are thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which are mostly bound by proteins. Only a small amount remains free to perform hormonal activity. Hyper-function of the thyroid results in a large number of free thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. 

Almost three quarters of instances of hyperthyroidism are caused by Graves’ disease and the rest by thyroid adenomas and goiter. Thyroiditis is another thyroid condition that refers to inflammation of the gland. Thyroiditis includes Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which, like Graves’ disease is a thyroid problem that is caused by autoimmunity.

Initially, thyroiditis causes a hyperactive thyroid but the disease slowly progresses into thyroid dysfunction and a low thyroid. Some women experience increased thyroid activity during the year after delivery, a thyroid condition known as postpartum thyroiditis.

Hyperthyroidism may also result from accidental consumption of beef contaminated with thyroid tissue. Sometimes, anti-arrhythmic drugs like Amiodarone may also cause hyperthyroidism. Therefore, anti-arrhythmic drugs are used to treat abnormal heart rhythm only when other safer drugs are ineffective as they have fatal side effects.

Thyroid hormones, like other endocrine hormones, are released directly into the blood as they are required by all cells for metabolism. Increased circulation of free thyroid hormones results in numerous symptoms that are often difficult to recognize as they are vague and sometimes mimic the aging process.

Hyperactive thyroid usually manifests in physiological symptoms like weight loss despite increased appetite, heat intolerance and an increase in thirst levels, urination and sweating. Psychological symptoms include hyperactivity, anxiety apathy and depression.

Thyroid hormones are carried by transporter proteins that can cross the blood brain barrier and cause neurological symptoms like tremors, spasmodic movements, neuromuscular diseases and is known cause even paralysis in some susceptible individuals. Hyperthyroidism can be pretty debilitating at times and if left untreated may result in osteoporosis.

Although sex, age, genetics and radiation can influence your thyroid, maintaining thyroid health is not all that difficult. There are certain foods that are good for your thyroid. One can also try some herbs for thyroid health.

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