Hyperthyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
Graves Disease
Multinodular goitre
Thyroiditis
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Intolerance to heat
Anxiety
Wight loss
Loose stools
Ophthalmic symptoms
Tremor
Confusion
AF
Palpitations
3
Q
Investigations
A
T3/T4
TSH
Anti -TPO Ab
TSH r Ab
Tch 99 Uptake study
4
Q
Risk factors
A
Female, FHx, Age
5
Q
Treatment
A
Propranolol
Carbimazole (Takes 6w)
6
Q
Carbimazole side effects
A
Agranulocytosis - If unexplained fever, sore throat: STOP
7
Q
Definitive treatment
A
Radioactive iodine -
Contraindicated in pregnancy, Eye disease
Must avoid children/ Pregnant for few weeks
Causes hypothyroidism must take thyroxine for life
Thyroidectomy
8
Q
Thyrotoxicosis triggers
A
MI, Trauma, Infection
9
Q
Thyrotoxicosis treatment
A
1g IV Propranolol
