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hyperthyroidismOveractivity of the thyroid gland due to enlargement or tumour. Symptoms include accelerated heart rate, sweating, anxiety, tremor, and weight loss. Treatment is by drugs or surgery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An overactive thyroid or hyper-thyroidism occurs when the gland makes too much thyroxine and speeds up the body's functions. Livedo reticularis and anticardiolipin (aCL) antibodies disappeared when her hyper-thyroidism was controlled. and claimed it would have been wrong for him not to have treated her rapid heart rate, even if it was not caused by hyper-thyroidism. |
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