Hyperthyroidism: What the generalist should know

Ross, Ian Louis; Levitt, Naomi S

Hyperthyroidism: What the generalist should know

Journal Article

2003

Journal Title

South African Journal for Continuing Medical Education

Link to Journal

http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology

Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Abstract

Thyrotoxicosis is one of the more common endocrine disorders and most cases result from hyperactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) (Table I). Younger patients with thyrotoxicosis of any cause may present with palpitations, anxiety, easy fatigability, psychomotor activity, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, preference for cold, amenorrhoea, and marked weight loss without appetite loss.

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