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Living with an overactive thyroid

NAIROBI: Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

The thyroid hormone is responsible for a number of functions including regulation of metabolism (how your body uses the food you eat), breathing, heartbeat, body temperature, nervous system, skin integrity and menstrual cycle among others.

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