Which condition might a patient with hyperthyroidism NOT typically experience?

In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces an excess amount of thyroid hormones, which can lead to an increase in metabolism and various symptoms associated with this heightened metabolic state. One of the hallmark features of hyperthyroidism is an increase in the body’s heat production, making individuals more sensitive to heat rather than cold.

Patients typically experience weight loss due to an accelerated metabolism, excessive sweating because the heightened metabolic rate raises body temperature, and heightened anxiety levels or nervousness as a result of increased sympathetic nervous system activity.

Sensitivity to cold, on the other hand, is more characteristic of hypothyroidism, where reduced hormone production leads to a slowing metabolism and a decreased ability to generate heat. Therefore, sensitivity to cold is not a typical symptom of hyperthyroidism, making it the correct choice in this context.