Hyperthyroidism

Overview

Hyperthyroidism is excessive thyroid hormone, commonly from Graves’ disease or toxic nodule.

Symptoms

• •Palpitations
• •Weight loss
• •Heat intolerance
• •Tremor

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓TSH ↓, fT4 ↑
• ✓TRAb (Graves)
• ✓Thyroid uptake scan

Treatments

• →Methimazole
• →Propylthiouracil
• →Radioiodine
• →Thyroidectomy

Risk Factors