Hyperthyroidism in Children
Hyperthyroidism in Children Hyperthyroidism in children is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood (“Hyper” means “over” in Greek.) Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of thyroid hormones from any cause. Thyrotoxicosis can be caused by …