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Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... Asymptomatic CK ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... associated with higher CK ... greater level of muscle ... less systemic symptoms ... @AnnKumfer #Autoimmune
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms ... cold, pale - Muscles ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – symptoms ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... , Myalgia, Muscle ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Symptoms (SAMS) ... symptoms: weeks ... toxic myopathy, hypothyroid-induced ... Diagnosis: • CK ... symptoms (SAMS)
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
varied clinical symptoms ... There are several symptoms ... characterized by muscle ... video #neurology #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid
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Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... Tests: • Measure CK ... (symmetric) • CK ... weakness • CK ... Very high serum CK
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Cause in the US: Autoimmune ... ketoconazole, etomidate) Symptoms ... N/V (60-90%), Muscle ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... erythematosus (SCLE ... disease • Non-autoimmune ... deficiencies • Autoimmune ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms