{"id":9320,"date":"2019-11-19T10:57:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T15:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=9320"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:17:36","slug":"hyperthyroidism-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/hyperthyroidism-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperthyroidism"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Hyperthyroidism treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering from hyperthyroidism? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat hyperthyroidism on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In most cases, a doctor on Maple can diagnose hyperthyroidism online by asking about your symptoms, observing your condition, and ordering lab tests. If the doctor suspects you have a more serious problem, they may suggest for you to go to a clinic for a thorough physical examination.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is hyperthyroidism?","accordion_intro":"

Hyperthyroidism (otherwise known as overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. This can cause many adverse effects, such as accelerating your metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. There are also causes of hyperthyroidism, such as Graves\u2019 disease, which your doctor will manage with more targeted treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism<\/span> include:<\/span><\/p>\n