why does hyperthyroidism patients often present with thirst?
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In hyperthyroidism,the body's metabolism is very much more quicker than normal person,so much heat is produced and there's  a lot of sweating.\nSweating leads to decease in body water (water loss is more than loss of salts) and increase in tonicity of blood,which all leads to secretion of angiotensin 2 which stimulate the thirst center in the brain to cause thirst sensation.\nAldosterone don't cause thirst.Angiotensin 2 also stimulate secretion of aldosterone too.Aldosterone is responsible for reserving body fluids and salts by decresing urine volume.
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Check if he/she has some of these symptoms: (a) a lot of Thirst, (b) loss of weight, (c) ... but always hungry, (d) a lot of urine. If suspect a simple glucose analysis (drop of blood from finger, can be done even in some pharmacies) can give you a confirmation to check it inmediatelly with doctor)
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You drink WAAYY too much water!!!\n20 glasses??  Sheesh!\n\nDrink when you're thirsty.  Period.\nIf you're thirsty enough to WANT 20 glasses, then you probably have diabetes.\nOtherwise, just stop drinking so much!!
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Hypothyroidism; Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormone. Hypothyroidism is very common, although many people are unaware that they have hypothyroidism, and often go untreated for many years.The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism are:\nFatigue \nWeakness \nWeight gain \nCoarse, dry hair \nHair loss \nMuscle cramps/aches \nConstipation \nDry skin \nIrritability \nMemory Loss \nAbnormal menstrual cycles \nDepression \nCold and/or heat intolerance \nDecreased libido.\n  Treatment for hypothyroidism usually consists of a daily dose of thyroid replacement hormones, accompanied by regular doctor visits to monitor doseage and any changes in symptoms.
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Extreme thirst is a gooood sign for diabetes. Dizziness could be high blood pressure or dehydration.
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The trigger level for declaring a patient with hypothyroidism is in some dispute as it has been decreasing rather rapidly for the last several years. Generally TSH levels falling above about 4 - 4.5 mIU/L is more often being considered indicative of a hypoactive thyroid in populations with normal balanced diets. That's all I can tell you, and I'm not a medical doc.
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Just before my husband was diagnosed with type I he was going about 1-2 times an hour during some parts of the day.  It usually followed sugary drinks.  He was experiencing the extreme thirst and was drinking Gatorade which was then causing him to use the restroom very often, he said it was often painful to go.  If you are going much more often than usual and experiencing any other symptoms you should go and get check right away.
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hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid is overactive, causing your metabolism to speed up\nhypothyroidism is when your thyroid is underactive, causing your metabolism to slow down
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This is likely to be a thyroid case, based on your history of fatigue, heart flutters, mental dullness, weight gain, etc. Problem is, it doesn't seem to correlate to either hyperthyroidism (excessive) or hypothyroidism (less) because of contrary symptoms (although, I will admit that these symptoms are not steadfast).\n\nApart from that, the other likely cause for fatigue and heart flutters could be long-standing anaemia.\n\nDo keep an eye on your menstrual cycles & see if they're still regular/ irregular and of your normal flow or if they've dereased in quantity.\n\nTreatments for either thyroid or anaemia is good. Most patients are in normal health status within 3 months or so, with good patient compliance. \n\nDo get yourself checked by a medical professional without delay. A 'few years' is already a long time to contemplate a visit to the doctor's.
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Good morning. Last year I had a hyper thyroid.  With hypo or hyper because of the medications one has to be careful what they eat, the carbs, sugars, starches, calories, fats.  The rest of our lives will always be a calorie Counting one.  I took the Radio Active Iodine pill at the hospital so I am hypo now too.  Best of all, talk to your doctor, see them at least every 4 months. You can also buy the book Woman's Thyroid Resource Book.  Take care, be well :)
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could be diabetes. I know that mood swing and thirst are symptom of it. my grandmother had it. go to a doctor to be checked.\n\nSome diabetes symptoms include:\n\n\nExcessive thirst \nFrequent urination \nExtreme hunger \nUnusual weight loss \nIncreased fatigue \nConfusion\nIrritability \nBlurry vision\n\nyou can put diabetes in the search bar and find out more symptoms for it and what you can do about it.\n\neven if its not diabetes it sounds as though you still need to see a doctor.
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Ok, I'm a little confused by your question, do you think you have hyperthyroidism or hypothyriodism?  You said hypothyriodism more times so  I'm gonna just assume you only mis-typed your question title.  I get the two confused all the time but hyperthyroidism means your thyroid makes too much thyroid hormone and hypothyroid means it makes not enough.\n\nThe answer to your question is yes, a young thin person can have hypothyroidism.  I should know, I was recently diagnosed and I am also young and thin.  \n\nThe pediatrition won't laugh at you, he or she will talk to you about your symptoms and if they think you might have a thyroid problem then they'll do a blood test.  If you do have it, they'll probably put you on medication.\n\nAs I understand it, hypothyroidism isn't that big of a deal, it's easily treatable with medication and the medication doesn't have any side effects or anything like that.\n\nIf your mom refuses to believe you and won't make you an appointment to test for hypothyroidism, tell her you want to see a doctor to figure out what's causing the chills and twitching.  \n\nHope that helps!
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What is hyperthyroidism? \n\nHyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone controls your metabolism—how your body turns food into energy—and influences your heart rate, digestion, muscle and bone strength, and cholesterol levels. When you have too much thyroid hormone, all of your body's functions speed up. \n\nWhat causes hyperthyroidism? \n\nGraves' disease, also known in Europe as von Basedow's disease, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease, like many thyroid problems, often runs in families. \n\nHyperthyroidism can also be caused by thyroid nodules—growths in the thyroid gland—and by thyroiditis, which is inflammation of the thyroid gland. \n\nThis topic mostly focuses on hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease. However, many of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are similar even when the causes are different.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? \n\nYou may have hyperthyroidism if you:\n\nFeel nervous, moody, weak, or tired. \nHave hand tremors; have a fast or irregular heartbeat; or have trouble breathing, even when you are resting. \nAre sweating a lot, and have warm, red skin that may be itchy. \nHave frequent bowel movements. \nHave fine, soft hair that is falling out. \nLose weight even though you are eating normally or more than usual. \n\nHyperthyroidism symptoms are different depending on how old you are. For example, older adults may lose weight, not feel like eating, have an irregular heartbeat, or have chest pain. Symptoms can be easy to spot in some people and harder to notice in others.\n\nHow is hyperthyroidism diagnosed? \n\nDoctors diagnose hyperthyroidism by asking questions about your medical history, doing a physical exam, and ordering blood tests that tell how much thyroid hormone your body is making. \n\nHow is hyperthyroidism treated? \n\nThere are three treatments for hyperthyroidism. Antithyroid medication and radioactive iodine are the ones doctors use most often. Rarely, a person may have surgery. One or more of these treatments will lower your thyroid hormone levels and make you feel better. Once you have been treated for hyperthyroidism, you will need to have your thyroid hormone levels checked regularly, because there is always a chance that hyperthyroidism will come back. \n\nIf you do not get treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems, bone problems, and thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the thyroid gland releases a large amount of thyroid hormone in a short period of time.
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Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO HYPERTHYROIDISM\n\nHyperthyroidism is a large topic so we have split it into four manageable sized portions.\nThis page introduces hyperthyroidism. Subsequent pages are listed at the bottom which\naddress more specific details of making the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, the causes of hyperthyroidism, and different treatment options available for hyperthyroidism.\n\n\n\nThis little gland runs my metabolism?In healthy people, the thyroid makes just the right amounts of two hormones, T4 and T3, which have important actions throughout the body. These hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh. In short, the thyroid "runs" our metabolism. These hormones also have direct effects on most organs, including the heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of thyroid hormones. Essentially all cells in the body will respond to increases in thyroid hormone with an increase in the rate at which they conduct their business. Hyperthyroidism is the medical term to describe the signs and symptoms associated with an over production of thyroid hormone. For an overview of how thyroid hormone is produced and how its production is regulated check out our thyroid hormone production page.\n\n\nHyperthyroidism means the thyroid produces too much hormone.\nHyperthyroidism is a condition caused by the effects of too much thyroid hormone on tissues of the body. Although there are several different causes of hyperthyroidism, most of the symptoms that patients experience are the same regardless of the cause (see the list of symptoms below). Because the body's metabolism is increased, patients often feel hotter than those around them and can slowly lose weight even though they may be eating more. The weight issue is confusing sometimes since some patients actually gain weight because of an increase in their appetite. Patients with hyperthyroidism usually experience fatigue at the end of the day, but have trouble sleeping. Trembling of the hands and a hard or irregular heartbeat (called palpitations) may develop. These individuals may become irritable and easily upset. When hyperthyroidism is severe, patients can suffer shortness of breath, chest pain, and muscle weakness. Usually the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are so gradual in their onset that patients don't realize the symptoms until they become more severe. This means the symptoms may continue for weeks or months before patients fully realize that they are sick. In older people, some or all of the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be absent, and the patient may just lose weight or become depressed.\n\n\nCommon symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism\n\nPalpitations\nHeat intolerance\nNervousness\nInsomnia\nBreathlessness\nIncreased bowel movements\nLight or absent menstrual periods\nFatigue\n\n\nFast heart rate\nTrembling hands\nWeight loss\nMuscle weakness\nWarm moist skin\nHair loss\nStaring gaze\n\n\nRemember, the words "signs" and "symptoms" have different medical meanings. Symptoms are those problems that a patient notices or feels. Signs are those things that a physician can objectively detect or measure. For instance, a patient will feel hot, this is a symptom. The physician will touch the patient's skin and note that it is warm and moist, this is a sign.\n\n\n\nPart 2: CAUSES OF HYPERTHYROIDISM\n\nThere are several causes of hyperthyroidism. Most often, the entire gland is overproducing thyroid hormone This is called Graves Disease. Less commonly, a single nodule is responsible for the excess hormone secretion. We call this a "hot" nodule.\n\n\nThe most common underlying cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, a condition named for an Irish doctor who first described the condition. This condition can be summarized by noting that an enlarged thyroid (enlarged thyroids are called goiters) is producing way
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he may be having a disease nammed "Thyrotoxicosis" therefore just get appointment from physician and get checked his plasma harmonal levels of T3 and T4.\n(inshallah) hope that outcome will be good
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Goiter merely refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can be caused by diseases causing both hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Hence a goiter may in-fact present with totally opposite symptoms depending on the cause. \n\nIn case of hypothyroidism, the symptoms are:\n\nWeight gain\nSwelling over legs\nFatigue\nDrowsiness/Excessive sleepiness\nIntolerance to cold\n\nIn case of hyperthyroidism, the symptoms include:\n\nWeight Loss (even with good appetite)\nNervousness\nFever/Sweating\nIntolerance to heat\nPalpitations/ Increased Heart Rate\nProtrusion of the eyeballs\n\nWith goiter, there may be difficulty in swallowing and of-course the visible swelling in the neck.\n\nFor more info, check out the following links:\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001178.htm\n\nhttp://www.healthopedia.com/goiter/symptoms.html\n\nhttp://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/g/goiter/symptoms.htm
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Go here, and scroll down: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003218.htm\n\nSweating when not exercising or hot can mean your body needs to get rid of something. If you are also urinating and thirsty, it could be a symptom of diabetes. It may be a thyroid problem.\n\nYou should see a doctor if it was sudden and continues more than a few days. If you know a diabetic, test your blood sugar level with his or her test meter.