Hyperthyroidism
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Hyperthyroidism, often referred to as thyrotoxicosis, is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland secretes excessive amounts of thyroxine (T4) and/or triiodothyronine (T3). T4 and T3 are thyroid hormones that are responsible for regulating a person’s basal metabolism and increasing metabolic activity and protein synthesis (PATH). An excess amount of thyroid hormone leads to an increased metabolic rate, which affects almost every system in the body (DD).
Hyperthyroidism is four times more prevalent in females. Women between the ages of 20-40 are even more prone to developing this disease. Graves disease is the most common type of hyperthyroidism, comprising approximately 85% of cases (Path).
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