Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children include:
- Symptoms similar to adult symptoms
- Declining school performance
- Behavior problems
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in adults include:
- Insomnia
- Hand tremors
- Nervousness
- Feeling excessively hot in normal or cold temperatures
- Frequent bowel movements
- Losing weight despite normal or increased appetite
- Excessive sweating
- Menstrual period becomes scant, or ceases altogether
- Joint pains
- Difficulty concentrating
- Eyes seem to be enlarging
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the elderly may cause:
- Worsening of angina (chest pain) in persons with heart disease
- Worsening of shortness of breath in persons with heart failure
- Muscle weakness, especially in the shoulders and thighs
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