Signs of an Overactive Thyroid

by patient-advocate  
Filed under Thyroid

The Thyroid Gland can produce either too little hormone or too much. Signs of an overactive thyroid gland which causes a condition called Hyperthyroidism include the following:

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Nervousness
Irritability
Difficulty Sleeping
Bulging eyes
Goiter or enlarged thyroid gland
Increased Sweating
Intolerance to Heat
Unexplained weight loss
Frequent Bowel Movements
Tremor in Hands/Fingers

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