hyperthyroidism

Question 1

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 1

Grave’s disease

Question 2

Name 4 causes of hyperthyroidism

Answer 2

1. Gave’s disease
2. Toxic multinodular goitre
3. exogenous / ectopic thyroid hormone

Question 3

Clinical features - general

Answer 3

1. heat intolerance - excessive sweating
2. weight loss
3. Diarrhea
4. Pretibial myxedema

Question 4

Clinical features - eyes

Answer 4

1. Lid lag
2. Lid retraction
3. Exopthalmos + edema = Grave’s disease

Question 5

Clinical features - CVS

Answer 5

1. Tachycardia /AF
2. Palpitations
3. Chest pain

Question 6

Clinical features - MSK

Answer 6

1. fine tremor of out stretched fingers

2. Oesteoporosis

Question 7

Clinical features - Endocrinology

Answer 7

Women - amenorrhea

Male - erectile dysfunction / infertility

Question 8

Clinical features - Neuropsych

Answer 8

1. anxiety / restlessness
2. Insomnia
3. Hyperreflexia