Thyroid Flashcards

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Secondary causes of Hypothyroidism

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PRACtISPost operativeRadiotherapyAnti thyroid drugsCongenitalIodine defiencySecondary (low tsh)

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Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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Andys Crap Willy Breaks Very Soon (+2)AlopeciaCold intoleranceWeight gain BradycardiaVoice deepens Skin dry and flakyTirednessNeuromuscular (cramps, weakness, clumsiness)

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Secondary causes of Hyperthyroidism

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ETETE-Excessive T3/T4 therapy-Thyroid carcinoma (99% do not have)-Excess iodine-Toxic multinodular goiter -Ectopic thyroid tissue

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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

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Harry Potter Wanks To Sexy Incas. Odd. - Heat intolerance, high BMR, inccreased oxygen consumption- Physical and mental hyperactivity - Weight loss- Tachycardia- Skeletal and cardiac myopathy giving rise to tiredness, weakness and breathlessness- Intestinal hypermobility - Osteoperosis due to increased bone turn over and preferential resorption

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