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Thyrotoxicosis is a hyper-metabolic condition. It is caused when circulating levels of T3 and T4 are elevated. It is often referred to as hyperthyroidism. Because, the most commonly it is caused by hyper-function of the thyroid gland.
What are the Thyrotoxicosis Causes?
- Graves’ disease
- Thyroiditis
- Toxic Goiter
- Thyroid adenoma
- Hyper-fuctioning thyroid carcinoma
- Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism
- Neonatal thyrotoxicosis associated with maternal graves’ disease
- TSH- secreting pituitary tumor (rare)
What are the Thyrotoxicosis Signs and Symptoms?
- Unexplained weight loss
- Palpitation
- Increased pulse pressure
- Nervousness
- High state of excitability
- Muscle weakness
- Heat intolerance
- Warm and soft skin
- Sweating
- Diarrhea
- Extreme fatigue but inability to sleep
- Hyperphagia
- Fine tremor of the outstretched finger
- Exophthalmoses in Graves disease
- Increased BMR
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