Hyperthyroidism 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism?
A
While they both have elevated T4 and T3, the source of such elevation is an overactive thyroid, in hyperthyroidism
2
Q
What is the most common of hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis?
A
Graves’ disease
3
Q
Graves physiology?
A
TSH receptor antibodies bind, making it overactive and producing lots of T4 and T3
4
Q
What does graves patient present with?
A
Goiter, myxedema, clubbing, thyroid eye disease
5
Q
Diff diagnosis of graves?
A
Toxic multinodular goiter, thyroiditis, drug induced
6
Q
Most common complications of thyrotoxicosis?
A
H.F and thyroid crisis
7
Q
Treatment?
A
Antithyroid drugs like Carbimazole with beta blockers
