What are the consequences of hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism may cause heart damage, eye disease, metabolic disorders, bone fragility and other consequences.

1. Heart damage

Hyperthyroidism can speed up the heartbeat, heart contractility enhancement, long-term untreated may lead to arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation, and even increase the risk of heart failure, seriously affecting heart function.

2. Eye disease

will appear eyeballs, vision loss, diplopia, etc., if not timely intervention, may cause permanent vision damage.

3. metabolic disorders

lead to significant weight loss, irritability, hyperhidrosis, etc. If allowed to develop, it will cause excessive body consumption, deterioration of nutritional status, decreased immunity, increased risk of infection.

4. Bone fragility

Long-term hyperthyroidism may also cause osteoporosis, increased risk of fracture.