I had a test because I had seven symptoms suspected of hyperthyroidism.

One of my acquaintances was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and is taking medication, and the symptoms they experienced are exactly the same as mine. After hearing their story, I started to feel anxious because I also think I might have hyperthyroidism, and since I heard that thyroid cancer is not common these days, I also got tested.

After searching before the test, I found that my symptoms exactly match hyperthyroidism.

First, I looked into what the thyroid gland is.

In our throat, there is a butterfly-shaped thyroid gland like the picture.

There is an organization called.

The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones, which regulate various functions of our body.

A disease characterized by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to rapid energy consumption and hyperactivity of many functions.

It is called hyperthyroidism.

 

Causes of hyperthyroidism

It is said to be caused by an autoimmune disease.

Autoimmune diseases are caused by viruses that enter from outside.

The immune system attacking mistakenly perceives its own body as a virus.

It is called an attacking disease.

 

My symptoms are

 

1. The neck area looked unusually swollen.

 

2. It was said that I am extremely sensitive to heat and also extremely sensitive to cold. If I am very sensitive to heat, then naturally I should be less sensitive to cold, right?

 

3. And I sweat excessively. Even with just a little movement, I sweat so much that people even suggest I get checked to see if something is wrong with my body.

 

4. Symptoms of palpitations and anxiety, with an increased heart rate.

5. Occasionally experiencing shortness of breath.

 

There were also issues with bowel habits. The frequency of going to the bathroom increased significantly.

 

7. Severe fatigue

I had symptoms of shoulder pain.

 

The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are very similar.

When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it could also be hyperthyroidism and that a proper test is needed to be sure.

I had a blood test done.

 

We conducted tests called TSH, T3, and T4, which are important hormone tests related to the thyroid gland.

 

TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)

TSH is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain, which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones. These two hormones play a role in regulating several important functions of the body.

 

T3 (Triiodothyronine)

Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland

Energy production, temperature regulation, infant physical development

It plays a role in internal organ movement, among other functions.

 

T4 (Thyroxine)

Inactive thyroid hormone

It is mainly secreted as T4 and is mostly activated to T3 by enzymes in the periphery.

 

I had this blood test done.

Contrary to concerns, the test results indicate hyperthyroidism.

It wasn't, and I was relieved to calm my surprised heart.

Do I have hyperthyroidism with symptoms like mine?

If you have any doubts, don't hesitate and get tested.

I recommend it.