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Thyroid storm is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms of hyperthyroidism (fast heart rate, restlessness, agitation) accompanied by other features such as fever (temperatures often above 40 °C/104 °F), hypertension, mental status changes, diarrhea, and vomiting.
240 Simple and unspecified goiter. 240.9 Goiter, unspec. 241 Nontoxic nodular goiter. 241.0 Thyroid nodule; 241.9 Goiter, unspec. nontoxic nodular; 242 Thyrotoxicosis with or without goiter. 242.0 Goiter toxic, diffuse; 242.9 Hyperthyroidism, NOS; 243 Congenital hypothyroidism; 244 Acquired hypothyroidism. 244.0 Hypothyroidism, post-surgical ...
In Chinese and Japanese people with hyperthyroidism, 1.8–1.9% experience TPP. This is in contrast to North America, where studies report a rate of 0.1–0.2%. [1] [2] Native Americans, who share a genetic background with East Asians, are at an increased risk. [1] The typical age of onset is 20–40.
Toxic multinodular goiter (TMNG), also known as multinodular toxic goiter (MNTG), is an active multinodular goiter associated with hyperthyroidism.. It is a common cause of hyperthyroidism [2] [3] in which there is excess production of thyroid hormones from functionally autonomous thyroid nodules, which do not require stimulation from thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Thyrotoxicosis factitia (alimentary thyrotoxicosis, exogenous thyrotoxicosis) [1] [2] is a condition of thyrotoxicosis caused by the ingestion [3] of exogenous thyroid hormone. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It can be the result of mistaken ingestion of excess drugs, such as levothyroxine [ 6 ] and triiodothyronine , [ 7 ] or as a symptom of Munchausen syndrome .
Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism. [3] Some, however, use the terms interchangeably. [ 5 ] Signs and symptoms vary between people and may include irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat , heat intolerance , diarrhea ...
Graves' disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter or Basedow’s disease, is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. [1] It frequently results in and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. [5]
Thyrotoxic myopathy (TM) is a neuromuscular disorder that develops due to the overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine.Also known as hyperthyroid myopathy, TM is one of many myopathies that lead to muscle weakness and muscle tissue breakdown.