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Can Thyroid Issues Cause Difficulty In Sleeping?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016
Question: Yes, thank you. I haven't been sleeping. I feel very rushed internally which causes me to stay awake. I thought it might be my thyroid.
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it may be overactive thyroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for asking on HCM!
Yes, you are right.

The symptoms you described are suggestive for hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid.
To confirm it you need to check;
-TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 hormones.

The treatment dose will depend on hormonal level.
It will be a pleasure to help you further if you have any further queries.


Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Can Thyroid Issues Cause Difficulty In Sleeping?

Brief Answer: Yes, it may be overactive thyroid. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for asking on HCM! Yes, you are right. The symptoms you described are suggestive for hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid. To confirm it you need to check; -TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 hormones. The treatment dose will depend on hormonal level. It will be a pleasure to help you further if you have any further queries. Best wishes, Dr.Mirjeta