Overactive Thyroid is sometimes misdiagnosed as Struma Ovarii

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Struma Ovarii, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Overactive Thyroid.

A simple blood test to measure thyroid hormone levels can easily diagnose hyperthyroidism. Graves disease can also be checked by checking the level of thyroid stimulating antibodies. The treatment options vary and include consumption of radioactive iodine, medications to control the levels of hormones produced by the thyroid, as well as surgery to remove most of the thyroid glands although this is performed in rare conditions.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Sweating, irritability, nervousness, agitation and anxiety, rapid heart rate or palpitations, muscle trembling and weakness, unexplained weight loss, sensitivity to heat, diarrhoea, insomnia, changes in menstruation including scantier flow, increased menstrual cycle duration

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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