Common Signs Indicating Hyperthyroidism

A Close Family Member Has Similar Issues

Hyperthyroidism can run in some families, therefore, if you have a close relative with this condition, you may want to get your thyroid checked. Hyperthyroidism is also connected to the autoimmune conditions Hashimoto’s disease, Crohn’s disease, Celiac, and Grave’s disease. If you or one of your close family members has one of these autoimmune conditions, you may be at an increased risk. Blood work can be done to determine whether you have the antibodies for Grave’s disease, which is a reliable indicator of an overactive thyroid.

Next, learn how medications and an overactive thyroid are connected.