Autoimmune disorder
Grave's diseases
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Thyroid hormone overproduction is caused by an immune system problem (Hyperthyroidism). Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism, though it can be caused by a variety of conditions.
Anxiety and irritability
A fine tremor of your hands or fingers
Heat sensitivity and an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin
Weight loss, despite normal eating habits
Enlargement of your thyroid gland
Change in menstrual cycles
Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido
Frequent bowel movements
Bulging eyes
Thick, red skin usually on the shins or tops of the feet
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Obstacles to pregnancy Miscarriage, preterm birth, fetal thyroid malfunction, poor fetal growth, maternal heart failure, and preeclampsia are all possible consequences of Graves' illness during pregnancy.
Graves' illness can cause heart rhythm problems, changes in the structure and function of the heart muscles, and the heart's inability to pump enough blood to the body if left untreated
Thyroid storm, also known as rapid hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxic crisis, is an uncommon but life-threatening consequence of Graves' disease.
Bones that are easily broken. Untreated hyperthyroidism can also result in brittle, weak bones. The ability of your body to incorporate calcium into your bones is hampered by too much thyroid hormone.
Keep an eye on your vital indicators, particularly your heart rate and blood pressure.
Inquire about the patient's chest pain (Due to increased heart work)
Listen for murmurs in the heart.
Obtain an electrocardiogram (Teach the patient to relax)
Administer drugs exactly as directed (beta-blockers)
Examine your intake and output (diarrhea is a common)
Patient should be weighed every day.
As directed, take antithyroid drugs.
Patient should be informed about thyroid surgery.
Educate the patient on the dangers of radioactive iodine and how it might cause thyroid cancer.
As directed, take antithyroid drugs.
Patient should be informed about thyroid surgery.
Educate the patient on the dangers of radioactive iodine and how it might cause thyroid cancer.
Bulging eyes ophthalmopathy
Swelling at base of neck
Red, swollen skin
• Heart problems
Osteoporosis
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Hyperthyroidism includes diseases that are a subset of thyrotoxicosis that are caused by excess synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone by the thyroid.
Thyrotoxicosis is the hypermetabolic condition associated with elevated levels of free thyroxine (FT) and/or free triiodothyronine (FT3).