甲亢的全称是甲状腺机能亢进症。它是由于血液循环中甲状腺激素过多,引起以代谢增高和神经兴奋性增高为主要表现的综合症,是内分泌系统疾病中的常见病、多发病。有人统计,每200个人中就有一个甲亢病人;也有的资料介绍,甲亢的发病率可超过人口的1%。无论是城市居民还是生活在农村的人都有患甲亢的可能。 The full name of hyperthyroidism is hyperthyroidism. It is due to excessive thyroid hormone in the blood circulation, causing increased metabolism and increased excitability of the nerves as the main manifestation of the syndrome, is a common disease in endocrine system diseases, frequently-occurring disease. Some statistics, every 200 people have a hyperthyroidism patients; some information, the incidence of hyperthyroidism can exceed 1% of the population. Whether urban residents or people living in rural areas are likely to suffer from hyperthyroidism.