What You Need To Know About Hyperthyroidism

Ever wondered how some people can indulge on tripple the portion of an average person's meal without gaining weight? We may just have a medical explanation as to why that is.

- Jerrica Leong

When a photo of action star Jet Li’s frail appearence circulated on social media in 2018, many were in shock. The beloved star that reinforced kung fu action in Hollywood was a far cry from what he looked like in Romeo Must Die and he was only barely past 55 years old. Jet Li’s shocking appearance was a result of an overactive thyroid, a medical condition known as hyperthyroidism. Li’s appearance had sparked a worldwide concern leading to a series of statements released by his manager that the actor is managing his disease and that the illness is not life threatening. Hyperthyroidism is more common than you think. Infact, there are many more personalities who suffer from this condition, which includes media mogul Oprah Winfrey, diagnosed in 2007, as well as presidential candidate Hilary Clinton, whose medical records released in 2016 showed that she too, was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.