Travel Insurance for an Overactive Thyroid
Have an overactive thyroid? Declare it in our medical screening and we can consider cover for your trip.
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Get a QuoteWhat is an overactive thyroid?
An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which can speed up the body’s metabolism and lead to symptoms such as weight loss, increased heart rate, or anxiety. It affects approximately 1 in 100 people in the UK. Everyone’s experience of an overactive thyroid is different, but many people successfully manage the condition through medication or ongoing care.
A diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on travel - with the right preparation and medical advice, many people with an overactive thyroid continue to travel safely and enjoy holidays abroad.
Having the right travel insurance in place for an overactive thyroid can help to cover:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital care abroad
- Medical transport or repatriation back to the UK if required
- Cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to your condition
- 24-hour medical assistance while you are abroad
Travel advice for people with an endocrine condition like an overactive thyroid
- Keep medication for your overactive thyroid and any monitoring equipment within easy reach
- Maintain regular eating and medication routines while travelling
- Check that you have enough supplies for the duration of your trip
- Seek medical advice before travelling if overactive thyroid symptoms have recently changed
If you have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, you might need to declare it when applying for travel insurance. Read the medical declaration carefully to make sure you give full details of your overactive thyroid.
Cover is still available for people with an overactive thyroid. What we can arrange depends on how well the condition is controlled, so providing clear details in the medical declaration helps us offer the most appropriate cover.
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* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.
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