Common Signs Indicating Hyperthyroidism

Tremors

It may start as just a fine trembling in the hands and fingers, but don’t be fooled as hyperthyroidism can cause tremors to occur in most patients. To put it into perspective why tremors occur, let’s break down the thyroid gland. Located in the neck, just above the collarbone, the thyroid gland regulates the body’s metabolism, and when it is in overdrive, the whole body speeds up, causing tremors to develop. This is due to an increase in energy production by every cell in the body, resulting in nervous stimuli to become excessive, such as a hand tremor. The shaking can be barely noticeable or exaggerated, as the level of intensity depends on the excitability of the nerves, as well as how much the thyroid hormone has increased.

A tremor is generally more common in women than in men, as hyperthyroidism affects more females than males. The following risks can also contribute to a tremor developing on top of hyperthyroidism, such as a family history of the disease, Type I diabetes, pernicious anemia, primary adrenal insufficiency, excessive iodine consumption, over the age of sixty, and if a woman has been pregnant in the last six months.