Who Suffer from Hyperthyroidism?

This condition affects both men and women and, occasionally, children. It's most common in women in their 20s and 30s. People with the disease often have family members with autoimmune or thyroid conditions, although it is not completely understood why some people develop it and others don't.

Can girls have hyperthyroidism?

These thyroid diseases affect more women than men: Disorders that cause hypothyroidism. Disorders that cause hyperthyroidism. Thyroiditis, especially postpartum thyroiditis.

Who typically gets hyperthyroidism?

This is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 40 years but can occur at any age in men or women. The thyroid gland enlarges (called a goiter) (figure 2) and makes excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

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