HEALTH TOPICS 
Hyperthyroidism
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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