10 Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Anxiety
The thyroid gland is like your body’s energy factory. When it is excessively producing thyroid hormones, the body goes into a state of overdrive causing you to feel overwhelmed or like you are spinning out of control. As many as 12% of patients with hyperthyroidism often report symptoms of anxiety such as panic attacks, breathlessness, tachycardia (fast heart beat), diarrhea, sweating, and insomnia.
Many patients with these issues can be misdiagnosed as having an anxiety disorder. However, all it takes to determine if your anxiety symptoms are caused by hyperthyroidism is a simple thyroid function test that can be ordered by your doctor.
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