Hyperthyroidism is a condition that can make you feel shaky, anxious, and tired.
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It happens when a gland in your neck, called the thyroid gland, makes too much thyroid hormone
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Some people with hyperthyroidism have no symptoms. When they do occur, symptoms can include:
1. Anxiety, irritability, or trouble sleeping
2. Weakness (especially in the arms and thighs, which can make it hard to lift heavy things or climb stairs)
3. Trembling
4. Sweating a lot and having trouble dealing with hot weather
5. Fast or uneven heartbeats
6. Feeling tired
7. Weight loss even when you are eating normally
8. Frequent bowel movements
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It can also cause a swelling in the neck called a "goiter." If it is caused by a medical problem called Graves' disease, the condition can also make the eyes bulge
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If untreated, it can cause a heart rhythm disorder called "atrial fibrillation," chest pain, and rarely, heart failure.
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In women, hyperthyroidism can disrupt monthly periods. It can also make it hard to...