Hyperthyroidism Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who have Hyperthyroidism.

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

We will ask you a number of questions relating to your pre existing medical conditions, this will help us to provide you with a comprehensive quote.

Travel Insurance Benefits (per person):

• 24 hour Medical Emergency Assistance
• Medical & Treatment Expenses
• Cancellation or Curtailment
• Personal Effects and Baggage

Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) Travel Insurance:

A medical condition caused by the thyroid gland producing too much of the thyroid hormone.

Travel Advice:

When travelling with Hyperthyroidism, there are some important basics to cover:

• Ensure you pack enough medication to cover you for your entire holiday, plus some extra in case of delays etc.
• If you are travelling with a companion, separate your medication between your sets of luggage in case one of your bags is lost.
• Purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy.
• If travelling in Europe, make sure you take your European Health Insurance Card.
• Have a recent prescription from your health care provider detailing the medication required for your condition.
• Find out if emergency medication can be purchased while on holiday in the area you are travelling to.
• Store your medication in the correct conditions, out of direct sunlight, somewhere cool if necessary.

When getting a travel insurance quote for this condition, you will be asked questions relating to your condition:

• Have you had all (or part) of your thyroid gland removed?

Medication:

If you have Hyperthyroidism, you may have been prescribed any of the following medication:

• Beta-blockers
• Radio-iodine
• Thyroid replacement therapy
• Surgery
• Thionamides

Common causes:

There are a number of different causes for the disease, including:

• Graves disease
• Nodule thyroid disease
• Excessive Iodine supplements in your food
• Taking Amiodarone medication
• Follicular thyroid cancer

Symptoms:

• Difficulty sleeping
• Hand tremors
• An increase in appetite possibly accompanied by a loss of weight
• Palpitations
• Sweating
• A dislike of heat
• Thirst
• Diarrhoea
• A need to pass faeces more often
• Breathing difficulties
• Tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Restlessness
• Nervousness and irritability
• Light and weak periods

Useful Websites: NHS Hyperthyroidism - Patient- Hyperthyroidism - Thyroid Talk- Hyrthyroidism - Medicine Net- Hyperthyroidism - Web MD Hyperthyroidism - - Net Doctor Hyperthyroidism

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by goodtogoinsurance.com. goodtogoinsurance.com is an appointed representative of Ancile Insurance Group Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641.