Active learning template Basic concept on Hyperthyroidism
Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland (increase in the production and release of thyroid hormones)
Occurs in women more than in men
Common form is graves disease orhers are multi nodular goitre, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis
Causes-autoimmunity in graves disease, triggering factora are low iodine levels, infection, stressful life events. Here the patient will have antinodies against TSH receptors.
Clinical features
Excess thyroid hormones causes hyper metabolism and increases sensitivity to sympathetic system.
Enlarged gland . Auscultation reveals bruits due to increase in nlood supply
Exopthalmos.
CVS- hypertension, rapid pulse, increased carfoac output, palpitation
Gastro- increased apetite, wt loss, increased peristalsis, hepato splenomegaly
Skin- warm skin, thin brittle nails Silky hair,
Management
Drugs- antithyroid drugs, iodine, beta blockers
Radioactive iodine
Surgery
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