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Many diseases and conditions can cause hyperthyroidism, including: 1  Graves disease (most common cause of hyperthyroidism)  Inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid due to viral infections, some medicines, or after pregnancy (common)
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which there is an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism of the cells. Normally, the rate of thyroid hormone production is controlled by the brain from the pituitary gland, which is in turn regulated by the hypthalamus. There are many possible causes of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, can be associated with eye disease (Graves' opthalmopathy). Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include restlessness, agitation, anxiety, tremors, weight loss despite an increased appetite, sweating, rapid heart rate, intolerance to heat, and.