10 Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #1: Weight Loss
In hyperthyroidism, due to the excessive levels of active thyroid hormones, the metabolism of the body increases leading to weight loss despite an increase in appetite. Patients usually report an approximate loss of an average of 15% of their normal weight.
In the body, there is increased lipolysis (the breakdown of lipids through the process of hydrolysis into free fatty acids and glycerol) and lipogenesis (fatty acid formation).
