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By JADA BAS<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 08:03 EDT, 22 May 2025 | Updated: 08:29 EDT, 22 May 2025 <\/p>\n

Waking up before your alarm rings could be a sign you’re suffering a debilitating hormonal condition that can lead to deadly heart problems, an expert has warned.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, affects roughly one in 100 people, and means the body produces too much of a collection of hormones that make us alert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to hormonal\u00a0disorder specialist\u00a0Dr Gaurav Agarwal, early wakenings are often the first sign of the condition, as the excess hormones stimulates the nervous system in the early hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When untreated, the condition can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms such as thin hair, dry eyes, neck swelling, anxiety and unintended weight loss<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But most concerning are\u00a0life-changing complications like weakening of bones and irregular heart beats that could lead to fatal heart failure.<\/p>\n

Pregnant women should rush to get treated as it can increase the risk of premature birth and miscarriage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The condition is ‘relatively common in the UK,’ Dr Agarwal said, yet many miss the early signs.<\/p>\n

‘It’s seen more commonly in women than men, usually between the ages of 20 to 40.’<\/p>\n

\"Waking <\/p>\n

Waking up too early could be your body’s way of saying you have an overactive thyroid, experts have warned<\/p>\n

\"Actress <\/p>\n

Actress Daisy Ridley, famed for her role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, recently opened up about her diagnosis of hyperthyroidism<\/p>\n

Lisa Artis, deputy chief of The Sleep Charity and sleep advisor, explained: ‘If your thyroid is overactive, the stress response can become imbalanced, causing you to wake up too early and feel restless.’<\/p>\n

One common cause of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune condition Graves’ disease, which happens when an excess of\u00a0‘fighter’ proteins cause the thyroid to produce too many hormones.<\/p>\n

Graves’ disease can also cause eye problems like bulging eyes, double vision, and eye irritation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Genetic predisposition and environmental factors like smoking may increase the risk, but it is most common in women over 30.<\/p>\n

Actress Daisy Ridley, famed for her role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, recently opened up about her Graves’ disease diagnosis in Women’s Health Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After suffering from symptoms including hot flashes, racing heart, hand tremors and fatigue following the filming of psychological thriller Magpie, the 33-year-old visited her GP, having put her health woes down to the role.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The star says she implemented some lifestyle changes to help her manage the disease, including eating a mindful diet and exercising.<\/p>\n

Nearly a third of Britons struggle to stay asleep throughout the night, according to a poll by bed brand Simba.<\/p>\n

And adults between the ages of 25 to 34 are the most likely to suffer from the frustrating early wake-ups, according to the survey.<\/p>\n

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