hyperthyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?
A
Grave’s disease
2
Q
Name 4 causes of hyperthyroidism
A
- Gave’s disease
- Toxic multinodular goitre
- exogenous / ectopic thyroid hormone
3
Q
Clinical features - general
A
- heat intolerance - excessive sweating
- weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Pretibial myxedema
4
Q
Clinical features - eyes
A
- Lid lag
- Lid retraction
- Exopthalmos + edema = Grave’s disease
5
Q
Clinical features - CVS
A
- Tachycardia /AF
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
6
Q
Clinical features - MSK
A
- fine tremor of out stretched fingers
2. Oesteoporosis
7
Q
Clinical features - Endocrinology
A
Women - amenorrhea
Male - erectile dysfunction / infertility
8
Q
Clinical features - Neuropsych
A
- anxiety / restlessness
- Insomnia
- Hyperreflexia
