The most obvious symptoms of hyperthyroidism in women

The thyroid gland grows in the human neck. It is an important endocrine organ that can regulate metabolic problems in the body and promote growth and development. If there is a problem with the thyroid gland, it will inevitably affect metabolism, growth, and development. Hyperthyroidism is caused by thyroid abnormalities and is more common in middle-aged or young women, so these women should take preventive measures in advance. So, what are the most obvious symptoms of hyperthyroidism in women?

1. Enlarged thyroid gland

This is one of the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism, that is, the thyroid gland in the neck becomes enlarged, generally symmetrical, but some patients also have symmetrical enlargement. A goiter can cause a lot of inconvenience to the patient's life. For example, when eating or talking, the goiter can move up and down. An enlarged thyroid gland can also affect one's appearance, especially for female friends who love beauty, who often find it difficult to accept.

2. Exophthalmos

Women with hyperthyroidism are prone to exophthalmos. Exophthalmos can be divided into benign and malignant. In the former, the eyeball protrudes, the eyes stare or show a look of fear. The latter develops from the former and is often accompanied by photophobia, tearing, diplopia, decreased vision, eye swelling and pain, stinging, and foreign body sensation. In addition, because the eyeballs are highly protruding, the patient's eyes are often unable to close, and the exposed conjunctiva and cornea will become congested and edematous, and may even cause corneal ulcers and blindness.

3. Mood swings

When a woman suffers from hyperthyroidism, the body's redox reaction will be enhanced, and her emotions will easily fluctuate. For example, she may appear very excited or hyper, or she may be irritable, easily angered, or often feel panicky. However, many middle-aged women mistakenly believe that menopause has come early and regard these manifestations as menopausal symptoms, which can easily delay treatment.

4. Excessive sweating

Female patients with hyperthyroidism are prone to sweating and heat intolerance due to their abnormally active metabolism. For example, they used to be afraid of the cold in autumn and winter, but now they always feel inexplicably hot and sweat at the slightest provocation.

5. Eating more but losing weight

This is also a common symptom of hyperthyroidism, but it is easily overlooked. In life, many female friends have a good appetite and eat a lot at every meal, but they always feel hungry, and they do not gain weight, and their weight keeps dropping. After a check-up, they find out that they have hyperthyroidism.

In short, women with hyperthyroidism will most likely have the above 5 early symptoms. I hope you don’t have any of them. However, it should be noted that since each patient's individual conditions are different, the initial symptoms of hyperthyroidism are also different, which may be mild or severe, obvious or not obvious. But in any case, if you have any of the above symptoms, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible. At present, the treatments for hyperthyroidism include drugs, radioactive iodine, traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery, etc., each has its advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and take appropriate treatment methods to get rid of the disease as soon as possible and regain health.