Hyperthyroidism

Disease description

Hyperthyroidism is a pathological condition characterized by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. This is a serious disorder that can cause severe complications, such as arrhythmia, osteoporosis, heart failure, loss of bone mass, and more.

Symptoms that require seeking diagnosis and treatment

• Rapid heartbeat, arrhythmias
• Increased anxiety, irritability
• Weight loss despite preserved or increased appetite
• Excessive sweating, frequent hot flashes
• Fatigue and weakness
• Sleep disturbances, insomnia
• Tremor (shaking) of the hands
• Menstrual irregularities in women
• Frequent urination
• Eye bulging

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis

IIn leading clinics worldwide, each patient undergoes extensive blood tests, ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland using high-sensitivity ultrasound equipment, as well as scintigraphy (radioisotope examination of the thyroid gland).

Treatment

Treatment for hyperthyroidism includes effective medications that regulate the production and release of hormones, radioactive iodine therapy, and, if necessary, surgical intervention.

Innovations in leading global clinics

One innovation in hyperthyroidism research is molecular diagnostics, which allows for more precise identification of disease characteristics and detection of mutations that contribute to the development of the condition. In addition, molecular diagnostics can assess drug sensitivity, thereby increasing treatment effectiveness and improving patients’ quality of life.