Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Your eyes, skin, and nails might be revealing hidden clues about your thyroid—and even symptoms like anxiety could point to something deeper. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is more common than you might think. In this video, we’ll walk through the top 19 visible signs of hyperthyroidism and discuss common underlying causes like Graves disease. Recognizing these signs is important because it can help you detect thyroid issues early and know when to seek medical advice.
0:00 Intro
0:22 Normal thyroid function
0:15 Graves disease
1:37 Proptosis
2:24 Double vision
2:54 Periorbital edema
3:09 Lid retraction
4:07 Hyperdynamic circulation
4:36 Goiter
5:16 Pemberton’s sign
6:19 Onycholysis
6:56 Thyroid acropachy
8:02 Tremor
8:44 Pretibial myxedema
10:02 Weight loss
10:44 Heat intolerance
11:10 Cardiac arrhythmia
11:39 Thin, oily hair
11:51 Osteoporosis
12:02 Anxiety
12:18 Cognition
12:47 Diagnosis
13:42 Causes
15:06 Treatment
This video is made for educational purposes only and should not be viewed as medical advice. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.
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📸 Image Credits:
- Dr. Sourya Acharya’s youtube channel: youtube.com/@clinicalsnippetsbydr.soury5260?si=mR17ClHW9aLiXtlB
- ELMV channel: youtube.com/@ELMV403?si=UdNMFDMGRcXj55pi
- NEJM Pemberton’s sign: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1712263
- NEJM thyroid acropachy: nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMicm1506674
- Mayo Clinic thyroid acropachy: mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00469-4/fulltext
- BMJ periorbital edema: casereports.bmj.com/content/2013/bcr-2013-010305
Your eyes, skin, and nails might be revealing hidden clues about your thyroid—and even symptoms like anxiety could point to something deeper. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is more common than you might think. In this video, we’ll walk through the top 19 visible signs of hyperthyroidism and discuss common underlying causes like Graves disease. Recognizing these signs is important because it can help you detect thyroid issues early and know when to seek medical advice.
0:00 Intro
0:22 Normal thyroid function
0:15 Graves disease
1:37 Proptosis
2:24 Double vision
2:54 Periorbital edema
3:09 Lid retraction
4:07 Hyperdynamic circulation
4:36 Goiter
5:16 Pemberton’s sign
6:19 Onycholysis
6:56 Thyroid acropachy
8:02 Tremor
8:44 Pretibial myxedema
10:02 Weight loss
10:44 Heat intolerance
11:10 Cardiac arrhythmia
11:39 Thin, oily hair
11:51 Osteoporosis
12:02 Anxiety
12:18 Cognition
12:47 Diagnosis
13:42 Causes
15:06 Treatment
This video is made for educational purposes only and should not be viewed as medical advice. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.
⭐ Become a VMD Member to get access to monthly live-streams, bonus content and a chance for a one-on-one chat with me! Click to learn more:
youtube.com/channel/UCiamy6DLsjIeCgfz8TLXg9Q/join
SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video
COMMENT with any questions or just to say hi
LIKE if you want to see more like this!
🙋♀️ Let’s stay connected!
Instagram: Violin.MD
Facebook: @realviolinmd
Twitter: Violin_MD
Mail: PO Box 1, 119 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON, Canada, M5T2T2
See you in the next video!
~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~
——————————————————————
❤ YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY WATCHING... ❤
15 Signs of HYPOTHYROIDISM You Can See
youtu.be/Q7empXATvZ0
12 Signs of LIVER DISEASE You Can See
youtu.be/q0j5b3oZCDk
Top 10 Signs of DIABETES You Can See
youtu.be/TQo9NNYl1DY
14 Signs of IRON DEFICIENCY You Can See
youtu.be/ItBWRKLL9NA
——————————————————————
📸 Image Credits:
- Dr. Sourya Acharya’s youtube channel: youtube.com/@clinicalsnippetsbydr.soury5260?si=mR17ClHW9aLiXtlB
- ELMV channel: youtube.com/@ELMV403?si=UdNMFDMGRcXj55pi
- NEJM Pemberton’s sign: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1712263
- NEJM thyroid acropachy: nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMicm1506674
- Mayo Clinic thyroid acropachy: mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00469-4/fulltext
- BMJ periorbital edema: casereports.bmj.com/content/2013/bcr-2013-010305
