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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
cold, pale - Muscles ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Signs #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... Diffuse infiltration ... Hashitoxicosis #Hashimotos #Endocrinology ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... Pathophysiology ... #Myopathy #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... , Myalgia, Muscle ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... #Features #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... characterized by muscle ... reflex hammer, caused ... video #neurology #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... / Ricketts - Diffuse ... Pain/Proximal Muscle ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rickets Dysmorphic Features ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Most cases diagnosed ... Wilson's disease • hypothyroidism ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... Hypotonia - Pain (muscle ... Phosphatase: • Other causes