Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Write short note on hyperthyroidism.

Answer. Hyperthyroidism is the condition resulting from the effect of excessive amounts of thyroid hormones on body. In hyperthyroidism, pathology is in thyroid gland itself.

Hyperthyroidism Etiology

• Exophthalmic goiter leads to hyperthyroidism. The condition is ch
• Pituitary diseases which occurs in or involves the anterior lobe of pituitary gland.

Hyperthyroidism Causes

• Toxic adenoma
• Multi-nodular goiter
• Ectopic thyroid tissue.

“What Tests Diagnose Hyperthyroidism”

Hyperthyroidism Clinical Features

• It occurs at the age of 20 to 40 years.
• Female predilection is present.
• Thyroid become enlarged, nodular, smooth and asymmetrical.
• Gastrointestinal features: Weight loss and diarrhea

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• Cardiovascular features: Palpitation, shortness of breadth at rest, angina, irregularity in heart rate.
• Neuromuscular features: Undue fatigue and muscle weakness, tremors
• Skeletal features: Increase in linear growth in children

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

• Genitourinary system: Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea,occasional urinary frequency
• Integumentary system: Hair loss, gynecomastia, pruritus,palmer erythema.

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Hyperthyroidism Treatment

Anti-Thyroid Drugs

Drugs such as carbimazole 5–10 mg 8 hourly is given for 12-16 months; Methimazole can also be given; Propyl thiouracil is given 200 mg 8 hourly.

“The Role Of Blood Tests In Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism”

Hyperthyroidism Surgery

• Before doing thyroid surgeries patient should become euthyroid.

Hyperthyroidism Treatment

• Subtotal thyroidectomy: Both lobes with isthmus are removed and a tissue equivalent to pulp of figer is retained at lower pole of the gland bilaterally.

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Hyperthyroidism Radioiodine Therapy

• It destroys the cells and causes the complete ablation of thyroid gland.
• It should be given after the age of 45 years.
• Dosage is 5–10 millicurie.