Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid makes too much hormone, affecting ...

Dear Skinny Kitters A-Go-Go, Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to eat anything and still have a beach body? Unfortunately, hyperthyroidism is a very serious and not-recommended method of slimming down.

Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in middle-aged to older cats, caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Classic symptoms include weight loss despite an ...

Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Thyrotoxicosis develops due to the presence of autoantibodies that bind to the TSH receptor and stimulate the ...

Some people with hyperthyroidism use THC to alleviate symptoms like anxiety and insomnia. However, current research on THC’s effects on hyperthyroidism is limited and inconclusive.

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat’s neck. The tumors produce excessive ...

Many patients do not experience or report symptoms in the early stages of hyperthyroidism. As a result, the condition may not be diagnosed until it progresses enough to cause symptoms. Eventually, the ...

The thyroid makes hormones that influence various organs and systems within the body, including the systems responsible for a person’s sex drive, or “libido.” Reduced libido can arise as a result of ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign ...