Hyperthyroxinemia

Hyperthyroxinemia
Other namesHyperthyroxinaemia
Thyroxine
SpecialtyEndocrinology

Hyperthyroxinemia is a thyroid disease where the serum levels of thyroxine are higher than expected.[1] Thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) is produced by the thyroid gland.

The term is sometimes used to refer to hyperthyroidism, but hyperthyroidism is a more general term. [2]

When the level of thyroxine (T4) in the blood exceeds normal range, it can lead to symptoms such as irritability and unexplained weight loss.[3]

Types include:

References

  1. ^ "four/000051350" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  2. ^ "four/000051350" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  3. ^ "Hyperthyroxinemia". MrLabTest. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
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