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Thyrotoxicosis Flashcards

1
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Thyrotoxicosis

A

Thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

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Symptoms

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SHITD
Seizures (seizures, delirium, confusion, pyschosis)
Heat intolerance (>41 temp)
Increased HR (>140)
Tachycardia
Diarrhoea (N + V, dehydration)

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Treatment - rapid symptom relief

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Propranolol
OR
Metoprolol
Nadilol

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Treatment - other

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Anti-thyroid drugs
Fluids
Hydrocortisone
Radioactive sodium iodide

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Thyroidectomy

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Iodine
- 10 to 14 partial thyroidectomy
- Adjunct to anti-thyroid drugs but not long-term
Adjunct to anti-thyroid drugs but not long-term

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