Hyperthyroidism
Condition in which the thyroid gland accelerates the body’s metabolism, causing a rapid pulse, elevated body temperature, etc.
Things to consider
- Current age
- Cause
- Nature of treatments
- Complications
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
Present
| Without symptoms or complications: | generally standard |
| With symptoms or complications: | declined |
Treated (medication or surgery) – with no symptoms or complications
| Within 6 months of the end of treatments: | declined |
| More than 6 months since the end of treatments: | standard or rated +50 |
Present
| Without symptoms or complications: | generally standard |
| With symptoms or complications: | declined |
Treated (medication or surgery) – with no symptoms or complications
| Within 6 months of the end of treatments: | rated +50 |
| More than 6 months since the end of treatments: | standard |
| With percistents symptoms or complications: | declined |
Present
| Without symptoms or complications: | rated +50 with waiting period of at least 90 days |
| With symptoms or complications: | declined |
Treated (medication or surgery) – with no symptoms or complications
| Within 6 months of the end of treatments: | rated +50 with waiting period of at least 90 days |
| More than 6 months since the end of treatments: | standard with waiting period of at least 90 days |
| With persistent symptoms or complications: | declined |