How to Use hyperthyroidism in a Sentence

hyperthyroidism

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  • This isn't the first time fans have worried about Li's hyperthyroidism.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 23 May 2018
  • A less common cause of eye twitching is hyperthyroidism, which Piper herself has.
    — Katie Heaney, The Atlantic, 28 July 2017
  • That kind of overwhelming fatigue is a symptom of both hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
    — Hallie Levine, Health.com, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Too much thyroid hormone could lead to hyperthyroidism.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 22 June 2023
  • Those with hyperthyroidism have an overactive thyroid that produces more thyroid hormone than the body needs.
    — Women's Health, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Graves' disease affects the thyroid gland and causes hyperthyroidism, which is when the body produces too much thyroid hormone, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024
  • This disorder can lead to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, which is a condition caused by high levels of thyroid hormones in the body.
    — Mayo Clinic News Network, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • An overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, occurs when the gland produces too much of these hormones.
    — Michael Nedelman, CNN, 1 July 2019
  • On top of that, Williams also has hyperthyroidism, a condition caused by an overactive thyroid.
    — Abby Jones, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The 11-year-old feline had suffered from hyperthyroidism for some time, and his medications had done a decent job of maintaining his quality of life.
    — Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The Association said Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
    — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • This, accompanied by his bulging eyes and weight loss, suggests hyperthyroidism.
    — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2014
  • None of these is specific, but when a person with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism has these vague symptoms, a wise doctor discusses surgery as well.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 13 June 2023
  • Last December, Noelle died suddenly of complications from hyperthyroidism; she was thought to be around 7-years-old.
    — New York Times, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Medical conditions like hyperthyroidism, asthma, and chronic pain can all keep you up at night.
    — Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 28 Nov. 2018
  • These cats are among the millions suffering from hyperthyroidism, one of the most mysterious diseases in veterinary medicine.
    — Emily Anthes, New York Times, 16 May 2017
  • The most prominent of these was Otto Meckelburg, who originally approached Gröning in search of a cure for his wife’s hyperthyroidism.
    — Richard J. Evans, The New Republic, 1 Dec. 2021
  • An irregular or fast heartbeat is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, which is when your thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 2 May 2023
  • Things like warm temps, stress, exercise, pregnancy, menopause, or even having a health condition like hyperthyroidism can all factor into how wet things get.
    — Julia Ries, SELF, 12 June 2024
  • Increasing iron levels or treating hyperthyroidism may permit the nails to grow back normally.
    — Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • In the summer of 1979, Peterson presented the first five cases of feline hyperthyroidism to a standing-room-only crowd at a veterinary conference in Seattle.
    — Emily Anthes, New York Times, 16 May 2017
  • The condition causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormones, which results in hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Over the course of two recent days, Dahle treated patients with hyperthyroidism, migraines, diabetes, swollen lymph nodes, chronic ear infections, knee pain and constant nausea, and performed a skin biopsy to test for cancer.
    — Elizabeth Aguilera, The Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2019
  • She was diagnosed with a hyperthyroidism condition in 2016 and has since only occasionally appeared with the rest of EXID.
    — Tamar Herman, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Williams announced her diagnosis with the autoimmune disease in 2018, which can result in hyperthyroidism.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Her conditions are now under control, and her hyperthyroidism and glaucoma are managed.
    — Matthias Gafni, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2017
  • The experience was traumatic and left me with severe hyperthyroidism.
    — Anushay Hossain, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2021
  • These symptoms result from severe inflammation and expansion of the tissues behind the eye, usually as a result of hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease.
    — Saba Sile, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2021
  • In addition to heart problems, your doctor may also do blood tests, such as a complete blood count or a thyroid test, to check for underlying infections and conditions like anemia or hyperthyroidism that can affect your child's heart rate.
    — Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • The resin also helps alleviate the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (high levels of thyroid hormones) and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol and triglyceride levels).
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2020

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