As the name suggest, it is the hyperactivity of the thyroid glands located at your neck, found in front of your Trachae AKA Windpipe.
This is a medical condition in which the thyroid glands are overly stimulated to produce large amount of thyroid hormones. Normally, thyroid hormones are regulatory hormones which play a part in growth and metabolism. What is metabolism? It is the chemical processes and transformation in the body that is essential for the body to function well.
So, how will it affect the body if thyroid hormones are in excess? It will certainly cause some adverse effects on the body as the metabolic processes are hindered.
How thyroid hormone is produced in the body:
The hypothalamus of the brain ( Power house of the brain ) will receive external signals to produce thyroid releasing hormone ( TRH ) that triggers the pituitary glands ( Factory of the brain ) of the brain to produce thyroid stimulating hormones ( TSH ). The TSH will then travel down to the thyroid glands that stimulate production of thyroid hormones ( T4 & T3 ).
Now that you all know what is hyperthyroidism and how thyroid hormones are produced.......
WE ARE GOING IN TO THE DETAILS OF WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THIS DISEASE AND HOW IT WOULD AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL :D
Look forward to it and we'll see you next time !!
Signing off
Joanne <3
References
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/basics/definition/con-20020986
http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com/thyroid-disease-symptoms.html
