Differentiate between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism:
It is a condition where a person’s weight increases despite having a poor appetite, and it is caused due to higher secretion of thyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism:
It is a condition where a person’s weight decreases despite having a good appetite, and it is caused due to lesser secretion of thyroid hormone.
Difference parameter Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism
Cause Hyperthyroidism is caused due to higher secretion of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is caused due to lesser secretion of thyroid hormone.
Symptoms Cold intolerance, slower metabolism, increase in weight. Heat intolerance, faster metabolism, decrease in weight.
Weight An increase in weight is observed even if appetite is poor. A decrease in weight is observed even if appetite is great.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) TSH production will be increased. TSH production will be decreased.

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Difference parameter	Hyperthyroidism	Hypothyroidism
Cause	Hyperthyroidism is caused due to higher secretion of thyroid hormone.	Hypothyroidism is caused due to lesser secretion of thyroid hormone.
Symptoms	Cold intolerance, slower metabolism, increase in weight.	Heat intolerance, faster metabolism, decrease in weight.
Weight	An increase in weight is observed even if appetite is poor.	A decrease in weight is observed even if appetite is great.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)	TSH production will be increased.	TSH production will be decreased.