HYPERTHYROIDISM IN INFLUENZA.

Hyperthyroidism.

The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck, in front of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (tube that connects the mouth with the stomach). The thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which helps to regulate many body functions. In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid is overactive and produces more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Women are more likely than men to have hyperthyroidism, and i...

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a pathological syndrome in which tissue is exposed to excessive amounts of circulating thyroid hormone. The most common cause of this syndrome is Graves' disease, followed by toxic multinodular goitre, and solitary hyperfunctioning nodules. Autoimmune postpartum and subacute thyroiditis, tumors that secrete thyrotropin, and drug-induced thyroid dysfunction, are also important...

Hyperthyroidism.

1. What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? General: Heat intolerance, perspiration, flushing, tremor, sleep disturbance, or hair loss. Psychological: Nervousness, emotional lability, anxiety, aggressiveness, or delusions. Cardiovascular: Palpitations, tachycardia, or supraventricular dysrhythmias. Respiratory: Breathlessness or hoarseness. Gastrointestinal: Increased appetite, weigh...

Hyperthyroidism.

Lingual dyskinesia in hyperthyroidism.

Asirvatham AR, et al. BMJ Case Rep 2017. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-223226 Description A 28-year-old female presented to the hospital with a 3-month history of palpitation, weight loss and neck swelling. On examination, she had diffuse soft goitre, warm extremities and fine tremors of hands. In addition, she had an irregular jerky lingual and lip movements suggestive of dyskinesia (see online supplem...