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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 means that the thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone, causing symptoms such as weight loss, higher blood pressure and nervousness. A mild form of the condition is called subclinical hyperthyroidism. In this study, researchers looked at about 6,200 people in Denmark who were diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism between 2000 and 2009 and found that they had a significantly increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and other causes.