What Does the Thyroid Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis is a condition in which there is a high level of thyroid hormones in blood. This can be caused by factors such as hyperthyroidism, infection and inflammation of the thyroid gland, and benign tumors in the gland.
Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by unbearable body heat, significant loss of weight, increased appetite, irregular bowel movements, irregularities in menstruation, increased heart rate, tachycardia, palpitations or irregular heartbeats, weakness, chronic fatigue, significant loss of hair, and a staring appearance due to a retraction of the eyelids.
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