6 Causes of Hyperthyroidism (From Graves' Disease to Thyroid Medication & More)
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- The 6 most common causes of hyperthyroidism and high thyroid function.
People often ask me why I don't spend as much time talking about hyperthyroidism as I do hypothyroidism.
The reason is simple! Hyperthyroidism is far less common than hypothyroidism and MOST people who have hyperthyroidism end up with hypothyroidism.
Only about 1-3% of the population suffers from hyperthyroidism and these people ultimately end up with low thyroid because of the treatment they receive (thyroidectomy and RAI).
For the record, if you are someone who has had their thyroid removed or ablated from RAI you are now considered LOW thyroid and all of the information I have on that topic applies to you.
Back to hyperthyroidism, though. Even though being hyperthyroid is less common it still DOES happen and these are the most common causes:
#1. Graves' disease.
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune disease Graves'. In this condition, your own body attacks itself and forces out extra thyroid hormone. This is because your body makes antibodies that look like TSH receptors on your thyroid gland. This is definitely the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the US.
#2. Thyroiditis (any type including Hashimoto's, postpartum, subacute, and so on).
Thyroiditis just refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Any inflammatory state can cause damage to the gland and cause the gland to produce EXTRA thyroid hormone. Most of these cases go away spontaneously and don't even require treatment with the exception of Hashimoto's thyroiditis which does NOT go away.
#3. Hot nodules.
Thyroid nodules are incredibly common among all human beings and typically do not cause any issues.
#4. Thyroid medication.
Thyroid medication is typically used to treat LOW thyroid but taking too much of it can absolutely lead to hyperthyroidism.
#5. Iodine supplementation.
Rarely, iodine supplementation can also lead to hyperthyroidism. This typically only occurs when your dose is VERY high and is not a common problem for low doses of iodine. Don't let this scare you from taking iodine!
#6. Thyroid supplements (rarely).
And last but not least, thyroid supplements can rarely cause hyperthyroid symptoms as well. This only occurs in supplements that are purchased from overseas. Overseas regulations are not as strict as US regulations and sometimes these supplements contain added T3 and T4 which are true thyroid hormones. This CAN cause issues. As long as you are getting supplements from a reputable source then you should have nothing to worry about :)
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I had my 2nd Pfizer vaccine on April 6th and approximately 12 hours later, I went into a Thyroid Storm. I've never had any thyroid issues and never been diagnosed with any thyroid problems. Now I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease and TEDs. I have vision loss, a left bulging eye and a right lazy eye. Now I am on heart meds and hyperthyroid meds. My medical bills are astronomical but there is no helpline provided by the US Government to help. This has been devastating. I'm 50 years old and live in Virginia.
This is awful! You’re like the 100th person who I’ve seen report this! 😞
I have had five shots , have lost 50 pounds, and have never felt better in my life
@@morganfalkdesignsgood for you! Not everyone has the same experience - we are all different, and react to things differently! No need to throw it in someone’s face because they had a bad experience!
@@morganfalkdesignsthat Covid scam vax had nothing to do with it if your even telling the truth. You might want to take care of your heart since most I know now have heart issues.
My mysterious sysmptoms also appeared after my 2nd dose of Pfizer, my T3and T4 shoot up and had nodes on my neck, then tinnitus on my left ear after waking up in the morning, I never felt better.
I had covid in December. It’s now about to be April. I’ve lost hope. I feel terrible. Lost of appetite, weight loss 30lbs, insomnia, fatigue, extremely low mood, anxiety, brain fog, always feel dehydrated, occasional diarrhea, frequent urination, muscle twitches, chest tightness on the right side, always feel cold. Lost job and insurance. At this point I just feel like I’m waiting for my own demise. I even started my will and getting my affairs in order.
Sorry to hear what your going through. I’ve had the same diagnosis back in December from covid. Now I think covid also initiated thyroditis, and now in May I have insomnia, rapid heart rate, anxiety, and increased appetite.
Wanted to ask Dr. Childs if covid can cause or lead to hyperthyroidism
You need thyroid meds
I have Graves’ disease and was told in my case it was most likely caused by stress or trauma .
Same
Mine is genetic to the T. I even have osteoarthritis in my spine from it, exact same as my mother.
Sorry to say a lot of doctors don't know, they told me I just stressed. Gave me medicine to sleep and relax.
Dr.child’s how likely is it that covid can lead to or cause hyperthyroidism? I started feeling a rush of energy 1week before I tested positive for covid, so I was wondering if covid could lead to hyperthyroidism? That rush of energy wouldn’t let me sleep well and was on and off. Gradually, the sleeplessness increased, and now 6 months later I have insomnia and rapid heart rate. I was thinking if maybe you found a correlation among your growth in understanding causes of thyroid now that covid is on the world scene?
Thanks for this video dr. Childs! Hope you make more videos about graves and hyperthyroidism. Is it true that we may develop other health issues with these? Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2018. Taking methimazole since then. Thyroid eye disease in 2019.and in Aug 2020, diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia.
Yes, definitely. Hyperthyroidism leads to many additional issues.
Have you considered using Dr alieaotor Herbal Medicine on CZcams thyroid cure?
It has one of a kind herbal product for getting rid of thyroid. I've heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend got amazing results with it. 🌺
I need Hyperthyroid diet book and detailed supplement guide!There are none out there!
one of the best things you can do is avoid carbs because they can cause lactic acid build up which can induce anxiety. Also I'm not aware of any good books to go with but I would choose a book written by a natural doctor or a functional doctor. A medical doctor will only put a Band-Aid on the problem with medicine instead of getting to the core of the problem like a functional doctor or natural doctor does. And this is a really great supplement to try for anyone who has Graves. You must check it out: www.amazon.com/dp/B007BTOO0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_Y2AB5T32ADNQ2NB76RNB
Thank you!
Welcome!
Can medications for example HBP and vaccines of various types including the big c and flu vaccines screw up your thyroid because of toxic ingredients in them to produce an immune response including heavy metal adjuvants, preservatives and other things that may cause the thyroid to be attacked by the immune system?
Would you be able to cover thyroid issues like hypothyroid management during pregnancy? Are all medications safe like t3 only okay for fetal development? Thank you so much for these videos. Life changing
Have you considered using Dr alieaotor Herbal Medicine on CZcams thyroid cure?
It has one of a kind herbal product for getting rid of thyroid. I've heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend got amazing results with it. 🌺
Hi Doctor. My friend has hyperthyroidism, low TSH, no nodules on ultrasound and also negative TSH receptor antibody. Could you please tell what could be the cause here. Even ESR was just 5 mm at 1 Hr
Hi doc, i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last year, my tsh is in the normal range, my ft4 is slightly above the reference range and my ft3 is slightly below the reference range. Can you enlighten me why this happened? My doctor isn't entertaining my curiosity abour whats happening with my body :'(
Have you considered using Dr alieaotor Herbal Medicine on CZcams thyroid cure?
It has one of a kind herbal product for getting rid of thyroid. I've heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend got amazing results with it. 🌺
Thank you for this. I seem to have developed a swollen thyroid in the last few months, restricted breathing sensation and a sensitive to touch small nodule below it. Is there anything I can take/ do to try rectify without knowing which one it is? I seem to have symptoms of both hyper and hypo... so not sure which one. Did take iodine some months back..
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If using an iodine gargle/mouthwash can that cause hyperthyroidism? Or the temporary increase in numbers?
I have no idea what caused my hyperthyroid. I think if it’s an autoimmune disease my family has autoimmune diseases. .
I am having a thyroidectomy next Thursday. I have Graves disease and had a thyroid storm last October.
Have you considered using Dr alieaotor Herbal Medicine on CZcams thyroid cure?
It has one of a kind herbal product for getting rid of thyroid. I've heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend got amazing results with it. 🌺
Hi Dr. Childs, I ‘v bean watching your videos for a longer time now and I just realused that you work in Arizona! I live in Fountain Hills and wanted to make appoitment with you, but your Machine secretary told me that you are not taking new patients. I should be moving to Europe in about 2 weeks now, I would really like to meet you and you to help me before i leave! You are precious! Can you please tell me is there any chance to see you before I leave? Thank you!
I think it's at least sub genetic and there are no widely available guidelines on it unlike diabetes! Beyond no alcohol,bread and sugar the existing guides for us Hypers are very vague🚨
Yes i completely agree, lets not lose our hope though!😉
@@annieb8521 Do you know a good Hyperthyroidism support group?
@@LeonNikkidude i dont saddly, if you do please let me know.😉
@@annieb8521 Yes I will.Also tell me what do you eat for Hyper diet that works for you?
@@LeonNikkidude i litterally eat only good quality meats,exept red meat. Fish aswell but not farmed and no antibiotics, and allot of organic vegetables, especially greens. I have allot of food intolorence's, so i have no choice. I've gotten so use to it, that im not sad about it anymore it's part of my lifestyle. Check out maybe on youtube Datis Karrazien, he's a genius for thyroid issues and chronics diseases. Good luck, may God bless you!😉
I have hypothyroid since 12 years or so. I started from 12mg tablet
My tsh has never come in control.
I am on 112 mg thyronorm since 2 years or so
My t3 t4 ft3 ft4 are in control but tsh is not coming in control. Its ranging between 12 to 18 since 1 and half year. Anti thyroid anti bodies are very high. Please guide what to do. Thanks
Have you considered using Dr alieaotor Herbal Medicine on CZcams thyroid cure?
It has one of a kind herbal product for getting rid of thyroid. I've heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend got amazing results with it. 🌺
Does a high tsh and high ft4 mean hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
If TSH is high it usually means Hypo
Sorry doc should of never told me you can squeeze your thyroid.. im bout to go crazy on it and see if it triggers my tachycardia and palpitations lol.. jk but seriously I feel like the emergency room didn't take me seriously when I asked about my thyroid so idk how to calm it down or if its even the cause.
I have hyperthyroidism realized it was most likely from taking iodine supplement. Symptoms started 4 weeks after. However I have discontinued supplement 6 months ago and still have hyperthyroidism . No graves , or anything else. My tsh is very low but my uptake scan showed low uptake not high . Be very careful supplementing iodine if you are healthy.
I used from 6-10 drops a day of iodine so if you are gonna use highly recommend only 1-2 drops a day
Currently going through something very similar...did your hyperthyroidism resolve?
@@carolynsingh1438 I was medicated for it and it has since resolved however I found out it wasn’t the iodine so I am going to delete this post. I was able to date back my symptoms even further back before iodine. I had forgotten about a main symptom I experienced early on.
Do you do consults?
He works in Mesa, Arizona and it sounds like he takes patients from all over via phone appointments or computer visits. Sounds like you're in luck 😉
Story Cloud super but how do I set up a phone consult :). Can’t find the info on the site
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Genetically, My mother gave me hyperthyroidism / graves.