What does hyperthyroidism do to your body?

Hyperthyroidism causes irritability, Graves’ ophthalmopathy, anterior tibial mucous edema, thyroid crisis, thyrotoxic heart disease, etc., which have adverse effects on the body. 1. Irritability: Hyperthyroidism causes irritability, irritability, insomnia, periodic paralysis and other symptoms, which seriously affects the patient’s work, life and so on. 2. Graves’ ophthalmopathy: Graves’ ophthalmopathy caused by hyperthyroidism can cause swelling and damage to the extraocular muscles and fat, resulting in discomfort such as proptosis, distension and pain, and loss of vision. 3. Pre-tibial mucous edema: it can make the skin of the lower leg thick, such as orange peel or bark-like, affecting the appearance. Some of them are occasionally seen on the face, and the skin lesions are mostly symmetrical. 4. Thyrotoxic heart disease: tachycardia, increased cardiac output, atrial fibrillation and heart failure can occur. If the patient has hyperthyroidism, he should go to the hospital in time to receive standardized treatment and regular follow-up. At the same time, patients should also make lifestyle adjustments, regular work and rest, reasonable diet, quit smoking and drinking, and eliminate adverse mental stimulation.