Hyperthyroidism or Thyrotoxicosis

Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic condition. It is caused when circulating levels of T3 and T4 are elevated. It is often referred to as hyperthyroidism. Because the most commonly it is caused by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland.

What are the Thyrotoxicosis Causes?
  • Graves’ disease
  • Thyroiditis
  • Toxic Goiter
  • Thyroid adenoma
  • Hyperfunctioning thyroid carcinoma
  • Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism
  • Neonatal thyrotoxicosis associated with maternal Graves’ disease
  • TSH- secreting pituitary tumor (rare)

What are the Thyrotoxicosis Signs and Symptoms?
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Palpitation
  • Increased pulse pressure
  • Nervousness
  • The high state of excitability
  • Muscle weakness
  • Heat intolerance
  • Warm and soft skin
  • Sweating
  • Diarrhea
  • Extreme fatigue but the inability to sleep
  • Hyperphagia
  • Fine tremor of the outstretched finger
  • Exophthalmos in Graves disease
  • Increased BMR
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