Hyperthyroidism Flashcards
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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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Weight loss and increased appetite Intolerance to heat and irritability Diarrhoea Amenorrhea Change in hair and skin Swelling in neck Eye changes
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Name some of the common causes of hyperthyroidism
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Graves’ disease: autoimmune associated with eye disease often F, antibody created similar to TSH
Toxic multinodular goitre
Solitary toxic nodule
Acute thyroiditis
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In hyperthyroidism what will the hormone levels show?
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Suppressed TSH and elevated free T3 and T4.
The elevated thyroid hormone acts as a negative feedback so there is less TRH and TSH secreted.
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How would you manage hyperthyroidism?
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Anti thyroid medication
Surgery
Radio iodine
