HT Full Form in Medical

What Is The Full Form Of HT In Medical?

HT full form in medical term is Hyperthyroidism, sometimes called overactive thyroid. It is a medical condition where the thyroid releases and makes high levels of thyroid hormone. Due to this condition, the metabolism fastens. The symptoms associated with HT include weight loss, a rapid heartbeat, and enhanced anxiety and appetite. Some other symptoms are rare feelings of shaky, vision changes, menstrual changes, warm & moist skin, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, hair loss, bulging of the eyes, etc.  With beta blockers, radioactive, surgery, and antithyroid drugs, HT can be treatable.

Hyperthyroidism

What Else Should You Know About HT?

Hyperthyroidism, if not treated, can lead to an enhanced risk of thyroid storm, pregnancy complications, cancer, etc. To test and evaluate hyperthyroidism accurately, your doctor will collect your family and personal medical history and operate a physical examination. Most healthcare providers diagnose HT based on causes, clinical signs, symptoms, and lab tests. Following are the mandatory test suggested by your doctor:

  • Thyroid-stimulation hormone level test
  • T4, free T4, and T3 level test
  • Ultrasound of thyroid
  • Thyroid scan ( radioactive iodine uptake scan)
  • MRI or CT scans ( if a pituitary tumour is found)