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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine.

Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability. This page describes the causes and symptoms of hyperthyroidism and offers advice on suitable herbal and home remedies to alleviate the issue as well as a question and answer service.

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