Hyperthyrodism Flashcards
What is hyperthyrodism?
Where over production of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland.
What is Thyrotoxicosis?
where there is an abnormal amount of thyroid in the body.
What is Primary hyperthyroidism?
Where thyroid itself that makes too much thyroid.
What is Secondary hyperthyroidism?
Where the hypothalamus send signals to pituitary gland producing too much TSH ( thyroid secreting hormone).
What is Graves disease?
Where TSH receptor antibodies mimic TSH and stimulate the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone. (Most common hyperthyroidism).
What is Toxic multi nodular goitre?
This where nodules develop in thyroid gland that excessively release thyroid hormone.
What is Exopthalamus?
Caused by graves disease and is where the eyeballs bulge out due to inflammation.
What is pritibial myxoedema?
Skin condition where mucia is under the skin causing lumping, it is present on someone with graves disease.
universal signs of hyperthyroidism?
1) sweating and heat intolerance
2) anxiety and irritability
3) Tachycardia
4) Weight loss
5) Sexual dysfunction
6) Go toilet a lot
7) fatigue
Signs of graves disease?
1) Diffuse goitre
2) Expothalamus
3) Pretibial myxoedema
What is De queverian thryoiditis?
Viral infection which cause fever and neck pain + tenderness
What happens is hyperthyrodism phase then a hypothyrodism phase and then goes back to normal.
Can be treated by nsaid and beta blockers or can self heal.
What is thyroid storm?
Rare presentation of hyperthyroidism
Where you show symptoms of pyrexia, tachycardia, delirium.
Beta blockers given for support.
Treatment for Hyperthyroidism?
First line treatment = Carbimazole which will cause thyroid production to stop after 18 months then you will be switched onto levothyroxine as it artificial TSH.
Beta blockers just bring relief.
What medicine will you be on if thyroid removed?
Levothyroxine
