Patient's question:
I don't understand the difference between the thyroid and hyperthyroidism. I feel like these two are basically the same thing. Hello, what is the difference between the thyroid and hyperthyroidism?Doctor's answer:
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are a group of diseases that are completely opposite to each other. They refer to the thyroid gland secreting too much or insufficient thyroid hormone for the body's use. When a patient has hyperthyroidism, symptoms such as tachycardia, weight loss, excitement, irritability, nausea, and vomiting may reappear. In contrast, hypothyroidism is exactly the opposite, including bradycardia, mucous edema, apathy, and intellectual decline.