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2. Hyperthyroidism - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is confirmed by blood tests that show a decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level and elevated T 4 and T 3 levels. TSH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland in the brain that tells the thyroid gland how much hormone to make. When there is too much thyroid hormone, the TSH will be low.

3. Signs and symptoms of Graves' disease - Wikipedia

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   Reproductive symptoms in men may include reduced free testosterone (due to the elevation of testosterone-estrogen binding globulin level), [4] diminished libido, erectile dysfunction and (reversible) impaired sperm production with lower mean sperm density, a high incidence of sperm abnormalities, and reduced mobility of the sperm cells. [4]

4. Graves' disease - Wikipedia

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   The disorder results from an antibody, called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI), that has a similar effect to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). [1] These TSI antibodies cause the thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones. [1] The diagnosis may be suspected based on symptoms and confirmed with blood tests and radioiodine uptake.

5. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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   Hypothyroidism is diagnosed by looking at the free thyroxine (T4) levels in people with elevated TSH levels, and comparing the ratio between them. People with high TSH and low T4 get a diagnosis ...

6. 9 Signs Your Thyroid Is Making You Gain Weight - AOL

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   Going up a couple of pant sizes could be caused by any of these 'healthy' habits secretly behind your weight gain, but it's also one of the top symptoms of hypothyroidism. Also called an ...

7. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis - Wikipedia

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   The abnormality in the channel is thought to lead to shifts of potassium into cells, under conditions of high thyroxine (thyroid hormone) levels, usually with an additional precipitant. Treatment of the low levels of potassium in the blood, followed by correction of the hyperthyroidism, leads to complete resolution of the attacks.