Hyperthyroid patients often wake up many times during nighttime sleep.
Apr 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Hyperthyroidism refers to an overactive thyroid gland. Patients with hyperthyroidism often wake up multiple times during sleep at night, possibly due to increased nervous excitability, palpitations, or polyuria. Appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance is recommended. Additionally, if hyperthyroidism leads to hyperthyroid heart disease, it may cause unstable sleep.
Hyperthyroidism refers to an overactive thyroid gland. Patients with hyperthyroidism often wake up multiple times during the night, possibly due to increased nervous system excitability, palpitations, frequent urination, or other symptoms. Appropriate treatments can be pursued under medical guidance.
1. Increased Nervous System Excitability
Patients with hyperthyroidism may experience heightened nervous system excitability, leading to anxiety, tension, and other emotional disturbances that disrupt sleep. Sedatives may be taken under a physician’s guidance, such as estazolam tablets or diazepam tablets.
2. Palpitations
Palpitations may occur in patients with hyperthyroidism, interfering with sleep. Antithyroid medications can be used under medical supervision, such as methimazole tablets or propylthiouracil tablets.
3. Frequent Urination
Patients with hyperthyroidism may produce more urine and experience urinary frequency and urgency, which can disturb sleep. Radioactive iodine-131 therapy may be administered under medical guidance.
In addition, if hyperthyroidism leads to hyperthyroid heart disease, it may cause unstable sleep. Patients with hyperthyroidism who frequently wake up at night should seek timely medical evaluation and professional help.
