10 Enlarged Thyroid Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Hyperactivity
Enhanced speed of metabolism follows elevated levels of thyroid hormones. Thus, a person with an overactive thyroid can be extremely active. Besides influencing the cellular metabolism, an overly active thyroid can influence the mental status of an individual, making them react disproportionately to stimuli or situations.
When you find yourself or a loved one becoming very irritable, nervous, unable to sleep, restless, or even anxious without any tangible or rational cause, you should consider establishing if all is well with the thyroid gland function. Similarly, a thyroid gland with depressed activity will lead to a general slowing of mental functions and physical activities.
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