Pediatrician, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Neonatologist
MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCPI, FRCPCH, FRCPI (Ireland & UK)
Pediatrician, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Neonatologist
MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCPI, FRCPCH, FRCPI (Ireland & UK)
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability.