What are the symptoms of mild hyperthyroidism? Are they obvious?

As the number of patients with hyperthyroidism gradually increases, many people have begun to pay attention to hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can cause symptoms such as eating more and drinking more. So what are the symptoms of mild hyperthyroidism?

Mild hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism examination can tell whether you have mild hyperthyroidism. The main symptoms are: the frequency of attacks varies, from several times a year to several times a day. The duration of each attack varies, from several days to several minutes, usually about 12 hours. In the early stage of hyperthyroidism, the blood potassium level is usually low, but not always. Electrocardiogram can often show signs of low blood potassium.

So, in detail, what are the symptoms of mild hyperthyroidism?

1. Hypermetabolic syndrome group, fatigue, excessive appetite, easy hunger and weight loss, intolerance to heat and sweating, warm and moist skin, may be accompanied by low fever, and high fever during hyperthyroid crisis.

2. Nervous system: hypersensitivity, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, memory loss, sometimes hallucinations, and even submania; occasionally, the patient may become taciturn, depressed, and look apathetic, and may also have slight tremors of the hands, eyelids, and tongue.

3. Digestive system: often have hyperphagia, weight loss after eating too much. Elderly patients with hyperthyroidism may have anorexia and loss of appetite. Often have diarrhea.

4. Cardiovascular system: There may be chest tightness, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and in severe cases, atrial fibrillation, cardiac dilation and heart failure, increased systolic blood pressure, decreased diastolic blood pressure, and increased pulse pressure.

5. Reproductive system: women often experience decreased menstruation or amenorrhea, men suffer from impotence, and occasionally men develop breasts.