Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthyroidism?

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthyroidism?

• A. Bradycardia
• B. Palpitations
• C. Weight loss with increased appetite
• D. Heat intolerance

Answer: (A)

Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism and enhances sympathetic nervous system effects, so you see signs like a rapid heartbeat, palpitations, weight loss with increased appetite, and heat intolerance. Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not typical because the excess thyroid hormones raise the heart rate and cardiac output. So the symptom that does not fit with hyperthyroidism is bradycardia. Palpitations come from the tachycardia, weight loss with increased appetite reflects increased metabolic rate, and heat intolerance results from excess heat production.

Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism and enhances sympathetic nervous system effects, so you see signs like a rapid heartbeat, palpitations, weight loss with increased appetite, and heat intolerance. Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not typical because the excess thyroid hormones raise the heart rate and cardiac output. So the symptom that does not fit with hyperthyroidism is bradycardia. Palpitations come from the tachycardia, weight loss with increased appetite reflects increased metabolic rate, and heat intolerance results from excess heat production.