Hyperthyroidism

Condition in which the thyroid gland accelerates the body’s metabolism, causing a rapid pulse, elevated body temperature, etc.

Things to consider

  • Current age
  • Cause
  • Nature of treatments
  • Complications

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What response can you expect?

Present

Without symptoms or complications:generally standard
With symptoms or complications:declined

Treated (medication or surgery) – with no symptoms or complications

Within 6 months of the end of treatments:declined
More than 6 months since the end of treatments:standard or rated +50