HYPER AND HYPOTHYROIDISM Flashcards
Also called Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism
Incidence in Hyperthyroidism
Female <40 yrs. old
Hyper: Diet
High Calorie and Low Fiber
The cause of Grave’s Disease is __ but there is a ___.
Unknown; Hereditary link
Hyper: FACTORS
Autoimmunity
Neoplasms
Excessive intake of Thyroid meds
Most common cause of Hyper?
Grave’s Disease
Hypocalcemia results to?
Increased membrane permeability which leads to Increased neuromuscular irritability
Hyper: Manifestations
Everything is HIGH and WET
Due to Increased metabolism
High appetite
Weight Loss
Heat intolerance
Due to Hypocalcemia
Hyperactive Bowel sounds
Diarrhea
Nervousness
Restlessness
Due to activation of CNS/ SNS
Hypertension
Diaphoresis
Palpitation
Hyper: Eye Manifestations
Exophthalmos
Von Graefe’s
Joffroy’s Sign
Proptosis
Protrusion of one or both eyes
Exophthalmos
the palpebral fissure in Von Graefe’s are?
Long and Deep
Abnormal vertical wideness of the Palpebral fissure.
Von Graefe’s
Cause of Exophthalmos?
Accumulation of Fluid at the Fat pads behind the eyeballs.
Joffroy’s Sign
Forehead remain smooth when looking up.
Iodides (2)
Lugol’s Solution
Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide (SSKI)
Signs of Proptosis
Blurred Vision
Diplopia
Eye pain
Lacrimation
Photophobia
SSKI is also used in ___.
Thyroid Storm