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Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
and Hyperreflexia ... Focal Hyporeflexia ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperreflexia
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Secondary hyperthyroidism ... Hyperkinesia - Hyperreflexia ... myxedema #Primary #Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Insomnia Primary Hyperthyroidism ... sequestrants Hyperthyroidism ... visual acuity • Hyperreflexia
Features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #features #signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... #hyperthyroidism ... #hypothyroidism
Effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on renal physiology and function

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #renal #physiology #comparison #effects #nephrology
Effects of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... and function #hyperthyroidism ... #hypothyroidism
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... movements and HYPOreflexia
Hypermagnesemia - Diagnosis and Management

Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL.
Symptoms include hyporeflexia, hypotension,
Symptoms include hyporeflexia ... hypercalcemia, Hypothyroidism
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... movements and HYPOreflexia
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
Ascites • COPD • Hypothyroidism ... /Hyperthyroidism ... SIeep apnea • Hypothyroidism ... Diaphragmatic weakness • Hyperthyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... unlikely subclinical hyperthyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... - T3 → Primary Hyperthyroidism