#secondary hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism

-- the thyroid gland hormones are responsible for carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

-- these are required for calcium regulation

-- primary hyperthyroidism is called Graves’ disease

-- primary hyperthyroidism is caused by excess thyroid hormone secretion

-- secondary hyperthyroidism is caused by hypersecretion of TSH

-- TSH is thyroid-stimulating hormone

-- a thyroid tumor may also cause hypersecretion of thyroid hormones or TSH