5. Hyperthyroidism
There are some people who experience hyperthyroidism when they have thyroid cancer. When this occurs it suggests that nodules are autonomously functioning. These nodules are characterized by their function, iodine uptake, growth, and are independent of control from the stimulating thyroid hormone.
One study found that hyperthyroidism among patients who have thyroid cancer is high at around twelve percent. In addition, those who have symptoms of hyperthyroidism have cancer that is more aggressive and the prognosis is much poorer when compared to other thyroid cancer patients.
Some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased appetite, loss of weight, heat intolerance, diarrhea, tachycardia, dyspnea, anxiety, proximal muscle weakness in the pelvis and hips especially, irritability, eye symptoms, and more. Not everyone who has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism will develop thyroid cancer. However, a person who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism and vice versa.
Not everyone who has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism will develop thyroid cancer. However, a person who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism and vice versa.