Hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is a state of overactivity of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland synthesizes and produces too much thyroid hormone. There is not a lot of information available regarding hyperthyroidism, especially in comparison to hypothyroidism (inadequate production or output of thyroid hormone). Hyperthyroidism is estimated to affect 0.1-0.5% of the population, whereas hypothyroidism is estimated to affect up to 10% of the population. Based on these figures, hypothyro