Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? |
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Definition
Goiter
Weight loss, increased appetite
Tachycardia
Splitting of the nails, retracted eye lids
Change in the menstrual cycle
Heat intolerance |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of the thyroid storm? |
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Definition
fever, dehydration
Delirium
vomiting, diarrhea
Tachycardia, eventual coma |
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Term
| How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the etiologies behind hyperthyroidism? |
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Definition
- Grave's Disease - #1 cause, autoimmune. Eyes bulge
- Toxic multinodular goiter - extra nodules in glan
- Toxic ademona - solid nodules |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? |
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Definition
Goiter, slowed activity
Decreased CV, GI, neuromuscular
Dry skin, cold intolerance
Weight gain
Weakness, lethargy, depression |
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Term
| What are the etiologies behind hypothyroidism? |
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Definition
- Hashimoto's disease - #1, autoimmune destruction of the gland
- Iatrogenic - physician caused
- Iodine deficiency - rarely seen due to salt
- Pituitary disease - low TSH |
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