Thyroid | Hyperthyroidism Explained!

July 1st, 2010 by admin

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that affects the thyroid gland and is the overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine or T4. Sometimes referred to as an “overactive thyroid”, hyperthyroidism can lead to a number of complications when left untreated including heart and eye problems, brittle bones, thyrotoxic crisis, red and swollen skin.