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When to Call A Doctor

Call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including:

  • Constant feelings of anxiety

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Abnormal sweating or unusual sensitivity to warm temperatures

  • Palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain

  • Weight loss, in spite of a normal or increased appetite

  • Muscle weakness or wasting

Also call your doctor if you develop swelling or skin changes in your feet or lower legs, or if you notice a change in your eye appearance or eye function.

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