Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces more thyroid hormones than are needed by the body. It is also referred to as thyrotoxicosis, or an overactive thyroid. It can occur if you have: 

• Graves’ disease
• A toxic multinodular goitre
• A solitary toxic thyroid adenoma (an adenoma is a clump of cells)
• Thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland) which is temporary

Being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease can be distressing and isolating. Please see our resources for further information and support. 

Watch our 'Meet the Experts' webinar on hyperthyroidism and thyroid surgery

• Q&As from webinar about hyperthyroidism
• BTF patient guide to hyperthyroidism
• BTF patient guide on antithyroid drug therapy
• Antithyroid drugs alert card
• BTF guide to thyroiditis
• BTF guide to thyroid function tests
• BTF patient guide on psychological symptoms of thyroid disorders
• Psychological wellbeing resources 
• Patient Journeys – short films where people talk about their experiences of hyperthyroidism
• BTF Hyperthyroidism Group – a Closed Facebook Group for people affected by hyperthyroidism
• BTF telephone contacts
• Information about radioactive iodine as a treatment for hyperthyroidism
• Information about thyroid surgery as a treatment option
• Information about thyroid nodules and swellings
• Information about thyroid disease and pregnancy
• Information about Radioactive Iodine Uptake Tests (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake scan - produced by the British Nuclear Medicine Society
• Research News about Graves' disease
• Signed information about hyperthyroidism - video made by the Deaf Health Charity SignHealth
• Easy read information for people with thyroid disorders - produced by the Down's Syndrome Association
• 'Meet the Experts' webinar about thyroid surgery (July 2020)
• 'Meet the Experts' webinar about RAI as a treatment for hyperthyroidism (April 2021)
• Q&As from webinar about RAI as a treatment for hyperthyroidism (Aprill 2021)
• 'Meet the Experts' webinar about thyroid nodules and goitre (September 2021)
• Q&As from webinar about thyroid nodules and goitre (September 2021)
• 'Meet the Experts' webinar on understanding thyroid function tests (November 2021)
• Q&As from webinar about understanding thyroid function tests (November 2021)

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