| Too much hormone production, for a variety of reasons, many of which are still unknown, and you get hyperthyroidism, also called thyrotoxicosis. |
| Further research regarding the etiology, natural history, pathophysiology, and treatment of subclinical hyperthyroidism is warranted. |
| The symptoms of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are non-specific and can be mimicked by other conditions. |
| Most persons with thyroid nodules are euthyroid, with less than 1 percent of nodules causing hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis. |
| Evaluation may also be appropriate for women who develop postpartum symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. |
| Subclinical hyperthyroidism may be a distinct clinical entity, related only in part to Graves' disease or multinodular goiter. |
