Hyperthyroidism is the abbreviation of hyperthyroidism. To determine whether there is hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy, you can look at the symptomatic manifestations, physical examination and laboratory tests.
Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disease in which the thyroid gland itself produces too much thyroid hormone, leading to an excess of thyroid hormone in the body, causing increased excitability and hypermetabolism in the body’s nervous, circulatory, digestive and other systems.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy are the same as those in non-pregnancy, which are hypermetabolism, agitation, fear of heat and sweat, skin flushing, fast pulse and pulse pressure over 50mmHg. Physical examination reveals elevated skin temperature, proptosis, hand tremor, and in severe cases arrhythmia and enlargement of the cardiac border. Laboratory tests show decreased serum thyroid-stimulating hormone and increased free T₄ or total T₄.
If the fear of heat and sweat or other uncomfortable symptoms occur in early pregnancy, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for relevant examinations, so as to clarify whether there is hyperthyroidism, and early treatment, so as not to delay the condition.