Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that results in excessive production of thyroid hormones, which in turn leads to wasting of the body due to accelerated metabolism. About 1-2% of adult Poles suffer from hyperthyroidism. It is much more common in women than in men and usually appears between the ages of 20 and 40. In the treatment of hyperthyroidism, drugs that inhibit the production of thyroid hormones are used, m.in.
Hyperthyroidism
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