1
Q
Thyrotoxicosis
A
Thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
2
Q
Symptoms
A
SHITD
Seizures (seizures, delirium, confusion, pyschosis)
Heat intolerance (>41 temp)
Increased HR (>140)
Tachycardia
Diarrhoea (N + V, dehydration)
3
Q
Treatment - rapid symptom relief
A
Propranolol
OR
Metoprolol
Nadilol
4
Q
Treatment - other
A
Anti-thyroid drugs
Fluids
Hydrocortisone
Radioactive sodium iodide
5
Q
Thyroidectomy
A
Iodine
- 10 to 14 partial thyroidectomy
- Adjunct to anti-thyroid drugs but not long-term
Adjunct to anti-thyroid drugs but not long-term
Ama - Hyperthyroidism
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