What Is Hyperthyroidism?
9. Who’s At Risk
Pretty much anybody can develop hyperthyroidism. Certain groups of people are more likely to develop the condition than others are, however. For example, women are more likely to develop hyperthyroidism than men are. People are also more likely to develop the condition if there is a history of it in their family.
People that have a history of some other diseases in their family are also in a higher risk category. These diseases include pernicious anemia, and type 1 diabetes. Primary adrenal insufficiency is another potential risk factor. This is a condition where the gland that produced cortisol, another type of hormone, is damaged.
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