Hyperthyroidism
risk factors
clinical manifestations
Caused by
diagnostics
thyroiditis
too much iodine
thyroid nodules
autoimmune disorder
over medicated
grave's disease
immune system attacks thyroid
increased hormone production
stress
surgery
infection
excessive iodine intake
diabetic ketoacidosis
toxemia of pregnancy
increased T3 & T4
decreased TSH
increased iodine level
thyroid antibodies elevated (GRAVES)
menstrual irregularity
thinning hair
palpitations
heat intolerance
weight loss
tachycardia
hypercalcemia
anemia
angina
restlessness
nervousness
increased sweating
muscle cramping
frequent bowl movements
Excess thyroid hormone that increases metabolic rate-->increased heat production and cardiac activity.
thyroid stimulating antibodies bind to TSA
objective findings
increased injury potential
impaired tissue intergrity
sleep disturbances
imbalanced nutrition
taking in less then needed
agitation secondary to accelerated metabolism
increased chances of thyrotoxic crisis
exophthalmos
causes corneal damage
complications
musculoskeletal
organs
cardiovascular
heart failure
mitral regulation
left ventricle hypertrophy
mitral valve prolapse
arrhythmias
paralysis
osteoprosis
atrophy
vitiligo
muscle weakness
corneal ulcers
inpaired fertility
skin hyperpigmentation
myasthenia gravis
hormones
impaired fertility
gynecomastia
thyrotoxic crisis
thyroid storm
liver or kidney failure
graves dermopathy
treatments
therapies
education
pharmacological
methimazole
propylithiouracil
propranol beta blockers
8-26 weeks of radioactive iodine
minimize physical stress
minimize emotional stress
TED hoses
diet change
exercise reduction to low intensity
regular checkups
high calorie, high vitamin, high mineral