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Hyperthyroidism

February 25, 2020

By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

What is it?

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your body makes too much thyroid hormone. It is also called overactive thyroid.

Thyroid hormones are made by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the lower front of the neck.

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About the Author

Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

Dr. Howard LeWine is a practicing internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Chief Medical Editor at Harvard Health Publishing, and editor in chief of Harvard Men’s Health Watch. See Full Bio

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