Is a thickening neck due to hyperthyroidism?

A thickening of the neck does not necessarily mean hyperthyroidism. At this time, you need to see if there are other symptoms. Of course, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and examination in time. If you also experience palpitations and shortness of breath, sudden weight loss, increased appetite, bulging eyeballs, etc. in your daily life, these symptoms are all typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism. In addition, you may also be prone to physical fatigue, anemia, and drastic changes in emotions.

1. Hands shake when holding things:

If you are not very old but your hands tremble when you hold something, it is very likely a symptom of hyperthyroidism. We all know that hand tremors are more common in the elderly, but if this happens in young people, it is often closely related to hyperthyroidism and needs to be examined and treated early.

2. Panic and shortness of breath:

Palpitations, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, feeling very tired after climbing stairs or walking for a while may also be symptoms of hyperthyroidism and a systematic examination is needed to rule out the occurrence of the disease.

3. Sudden weight loss:

If a person suddenly loses a lot of weight within a short period of time, you should be alert to the occurrence of hyperthyroidism. Don't be secretly happy just because you have lost weight, as this may be one of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

4. Increased appetite:

The appetite increases greatly, and you will feel hungry after a while. You eat a lot, but your body is still very thin, and you will never feel full no matter how much you eat. This is because the body functions of patients with hyperthyroidism are very excited and digestion is very fast, so they will have symptoms of increased appetite but still thinness.

5. Eyeballs become very prominent:

The eyeballs of patients with hyperthyroidism will protrude much more than those of ordinary people, which is very obvious when viewed from the side. This is easy to detect. You can ask a friend to take a look at the condition of your eyeballs. (If you find anything wrong, please consult a doctor as soon as possible)

6. Become easily fatigued:

Even if you don't do any physical work, you still feel very tired and have no strength to do anything. This is also a symptom of hyperthyroidism. If you are always inexplicably tired, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up.

7. Anemia

Hyperthyroidism may also cause anemia and poor absorption of nutrients, leading to rapid weight loss. When checking for hyperthyroidism, it is recommended that you do a routine blood test.

8. Big mood swings:

Patients with hyperthyroidism have great mood swings. They may become very hot-tempered or extremely sad. If you always want to get angry for no reason and don't know what you are upset about, have your thyroid checked.

9. Lethargy

Patients with hyperthyroidism also show a slight degree of sleepiness. They feel that they never get enough sleep. They go to bed early at night but still cannot get up in the morning. They still feel that they have not slept long enough.

10. Digestive system disorders:

The digestive system of patients with hyperthyroidism is very disordered, and they often suffer from diarrhea, indigestion and other diseases, and gastrointestinal discomfort. They should also be alert to whether it is caused by hyperthyroidism.