Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (9)
A goitre Hyperactivity Disturbed sleep Fatigue Increased appetite with unintentional weight loss Palpitations Anxiety Diarrhoea Heat intolerance
Complications of hyperthyroidism (6)
Graves' orbitopathy Thyroid storm Pregnancy complications Reduced bone density AF Heart failure
Risk factors for hyperthyroidism (4)
Co-existing autoimmune conditions
Family history
Smoking
Low iodine intake
What is primary hyperthyroidism?
Condition arising from the thyroid gland itself rather than a pituitary or hypothalamic disorder
Main cause of primary hyperthyroidism?
Describe this
Graves’
Autoimmune condition mediated by antibodies that stimulate TSH receptor