Notes in 01_Hyperthyroidism

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Hyperthyroidism}} is the {{c1::excess production of thyroid hormones (T3/T4) by the thyroid gland}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Thyrotoxicosis}} is an {{c1::abnormal and excessive quantity of thyroid hormone in the body}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Primary}} hyperthyroidism is the {{c2::production of excess thyroid hormone because of thyroid dysfunction}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Secondary}} hyperthyroidism is the {{c2::production of excess thyroid hormone secondary to excess TSH stimulation because of hypothalamic or pit…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hyperthyroidism}} {{c1::Anxiety and irritability}} {{c1::Sweating and heat intolerance}} {{c1::Tachycardia}} {{c1::Weight loss}}…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Graves' disease}} is an autoimmune condition where TSH receptor antibodies cause a {{c2::primary hyperthyroidism}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Graves’ Disease}} {{c1::Diffuse goitre (without nodules)}} {{c1::Bilateral exophthalmos}} {{c1::Pretibial myxoedema}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Exophthalmos}} is the term used to describe {{c2::bulging of eyeball out of the socket caused by Graves' Disease}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Pretibial myxoedema}} is {{c2::a dermatological condition where there are deposits of mucin under the skin on the anterior aspect…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Toxic multinodular goitre}} is a condition where nodules develop on the thyroid gland that act independently of the normal feedba…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Toxic multinodular goitre}}  {{c1::Goitre with firm nodules}} {{c1::Age over 50}} {{c1::Second most common cause of th…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::De Quervain’s Thyroiditis}} describes {{c2::the presentation of a viral infection with features of hyperthyroidism where there is a hyperth…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::De Quervain’s thyroiditis}}{{c1::Viral infection (fever, neck pain, and tenderness)}}{{c1::Painful goitre +/- fever and myalgia}…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c1::Graves’ Disease}} is by {{c2::Clinical symptoms (Bilateral exophthalmos and Pretibial myxoedema)}} and presence of {{c2::…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Toxic multinodular goitre}} is via {{c1::characteristic nodular goitre}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Hyperthyroidism[1] {{c1::Symptom relief: beta blockers (e.g. Propranolol) and steroids}}[2] {{c1::Antithyroid drugs (e.g. Carbimazo…
Published	02/10/2024	Antithyroid drugs such as {{c1::Carbimazole}} and {{c1::Propylthiouracil}} are used to treat Hyperthyroidism
Published	02/10/2024	After Radioactive Iodine treatment of Hyperthyroidism, remission can take 6 months and patients may require {{c1::levothyroxine}} replacement to …
Published	02/10/2024	First line treatment of Graves’ disease is {{c1::Carbimazole}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of De Quervain’s thyroiditis is via {{c1::NSAIDs}} and {{c1::Beta-blockers}}
Published	02/10/2024	Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) in Patients with {{c2::Primary}} Hyperthyroidism{{c1::Low}} TSH and {{c1::high}} T3/T4
Published	02/10/2024	Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) in Patients with {{c2::Secondary}} Hyperthyroidism{{c1::High}} TSH and {{c1::high}} T3/T4
Published	02/10/2024	Presence of {{c1::TSH Receptor}} Antibodies indicates a diagnosis of {{c2::Graves’ Disease}}
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