Reducing Your Risk of Hyperthyroidism

There is no way to prevent hyperthyroidism in the case of Graves disease and most other causes. Quitting smoking may lower your risk of hyperthyroidism. Taking too much thyroid hormone replacement can also result in hyperthyroidism. So, be sure to take the dose prescribed by your doctor and get blood tests done regularly.

References

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists website. Available at: http://www.aace.com.

Kasper DL, Harrison TR. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 16th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2005.

National Library of Medicine website. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov.

Pearce EN. Diagnosis and management of thyrotoxicosis. Brit Med J. 2006;332:1369-1373.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Kim Carmichael, MD
Review Date: 11/2012
Update Date: 11/26/2012

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.