10 Enlarged Thyroid Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Palpitations
Among the many organs and systems that thyroid hormones influence is the heart. Thyroid hormones play a part in the control of the force and rate of contraction of heart muscles. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones, in the case of hyperthyroidism, increase the rate of heartbeats and blood pressure. One can feel their heart pounding or can manifest other forms of heart palpitations.
Urgent medical attention is necessary to ensure that heart functions and blood pressure are well controlled while investigating the underlying cause for the hyperactive thyroid. If the thyroid is underactive, then the opposite set of symptoms comprising decreased heart rate and low blood pressure usually occur.
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