What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
Short answer
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can include palpitations, heat intolerance, sweating, tremor, anxiety, frequent bowel movements and unintentional weight loss.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Body effect
- Extra thyroid hormone can raise heart rate, heat production and bowel activity.
- Assessment
- Blood testing helps compare thyroid hormone activity with the body’s regulatory signal.
How an overactive thyroid feels
An overactive thyroid releases more thyroid hormone than the body needs, which can make several systems work faster. You may feel restless, irritable or unable to sleep, with muscle weakness or unusual tiredness despite feeling wired. The heart may beat quickly or irregularly. Some people notice eye irritation or a swelling at the front of the neck called a goitre. Symptoms can develop gradually, and another condition or medicine can cause similar changes.
Arrange an assessment
Book a GP Consultation if several symptoms occur together, especially a racing heartbeat, shaking hands and unexplained weight loss. A clinician will ask about medicines, supplements and family history, examine your neck and pulse, and may request a Thyroid Function Test. Avoid changing thyroid medicines or taking extra iodine products without advice. Write down symptom timing and any change in heartbeat, sleep, appetite or bowel habits.
When symptoms need urgent attention
Seek urgent care for chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness, a very fast or irregular heartbeat with weakness, or marked confusion and fever. New eye pain or a sudden change in vision also needs prompt review. A possible thyroid emergency is uncommon but serious, so severe rapidly worsening symptoms should not wait for a routine appointment.
Questions to take along
Could my symptoms reflect an overactive thyroid? Which blood tests are needed? If my neck looks or feels swollen, should it be assessed for a goitre?
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Can hyperthyroidism cause weight loss?
Yes. Faster body processes can lead to unintentional weight loss, sometimes despite a normal or increased appetite.
Does a tremor always mean hyperthyroidism?
No. A tremor has several possible causes, so it needs assessment with the rest of your symptoms and medicines.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.