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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. |
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Changes in a cat's nail size to thickened whitish nails could be hyperthyroidism. Treatment for hyperthyroidism can be more complex, however, depending on the cause and severity of the disease, age and other medical conditions. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was also used as a treatment for hyperthyroidism associated with Graves disease. |
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