Hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is excess thyroid hormone. Graves disease (most common): diffuse goiter + ophthalmopathy + pretibial myxedema. Symptoms: tachycardia, weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor.

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What this condition is

What is hyperthyroidism?Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs.Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy. These hormones affect nearly every organ in your body and control many of your body's most important functions. For example, they affect y…

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Common tests

Tests performed

TSH (suppressed) Free T4 (elevated) Free T3 TSH receptor antibodies (Graves) Thyroid uptake scan CBC LFTs
Common medications

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Methimazole (PTU preferred in 1st trimester/thyroid storm) Beta-blockers: Atenolol or Propranolol (symptom control) Radioactive iodine-131 (definitive) Thyroidectomy (refractory/large goiter)
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Decreased Cardiac Output (tachycardia) Imbalanced Nutrition Activity Intolerance Risk for Injury (ophthalmopathy)
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Hyperthyroidism What is hyperthyroidism?Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs.Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy. These hormones affect nearly every organ in your body and control many of your body's most important functions. For example, they affect y…