Hyperthyroidism and Osteoarthritis

Summary:

Osteoarthritis is found among people with Hyperthyroidism, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Osteoarthritis with Hyperthyroidism. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 61 people who have Hyperthyroidism from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 977 drugs and 1,437 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,877 drugs and 2,645 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoarthritis.



On Jul, 20, 2026

61 people who have Hyperthyroidism and Osteoarthritis are studied.

Would you have Osteoarthritis when you have Hyperthyroidism?

Gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism and experienced Osteoarthritis *:

  • female: 96.72 %
  • male: 3.2800000000000002 %

Age of people who have Hyperthyroidism and experienced Osteoarthritis *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 2.27 %
  • 40-49: 9.09 %
  • 50-59: 20.45 %
  • 60+: 68.18 %

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 19 people, 31.15%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 22.95%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 10 people, 16.39%
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 8 people, 13.11%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 11.48%
  6. Asthma: 6 people, 9.84%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 8.20%
  8. Depression: 5 people, 8.20%
  9. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 8.20%
  10. Pain: 5 people, 8.20%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

  1. Synthroid: 24 people, 39.34%
  2. Fosamax: 18 people, 29.51%
  3. Humira: 13 people, 21.31%
  4. Levothyroxine Sodium: 11 people, 18.03%
  5. Tylenol: 9 people, 14.75%
  6. Provera: 8 people, 13.11%
  7. Vitamin D: 7 people, 11.48%
  8. Vioxx: 7 people, 11.48%
  9. Neurontin: 5 people, 8.20%
  10. Alendronate Sodium: 5 people, 8.20%

Common symptoms for these people *:

  1. Fall: 19 people, 31.15%
  2. Femur Fracture: 18 people, 29.51%
  3. Pain: 17 people, 27.87%
  4. Joint Pain: 15 people, 24.59%
  5. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 22.95%
  6. Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 21.31%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 12 people, 19.67%
  8. Urinary Tract Infection: 11 people, 18.03%
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 18.03%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 18.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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The study is based on Osteoarthritis and Hyperthyroidism, and their synonyms.

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