What are the symptoms of a overactive thyroid?

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include weight loss, diarrhea, heart palpitations, heat intolerance, and sleeping problems. It can also cause the symptoms of anemia.

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

Some of symptoms are heart intolerance, increased bowel movements, and tremors like the shakes, excessive sweating, weight loss, rapid heart rate, extreme nervousness and agitation. Also you can experience fatigue, decreased concentration, an irregular and scant menstrual flow. Sometimes in older people it can lead to heart failure and may result in what is called a 'thyroid storm'.

Answer by  aaaphilosopher (63)

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include: anxiety, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, insomnia, high blood pressure, diarrea, joint pain, and fatigue.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

There are many symptoms such as nervousness, weight loss or gain, sleeping poorly, muscle weakness, tiredness, shortness of breath and loss of hair. Having thyroid symptoms for awhile usually means your doctor should be notified.