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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism ... Muscles • Weakness ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Signs #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
active Hashimoto’s disease ... during the initial hyperthyroid ... of Hashimoto’s disease ... active Hashimoto’s disease ... Hashitoxicosis #Hashimotos #Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... Myalgia, Muscle weakness ... of movement, Deafness ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Graves Hyperthyroidism - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Low TSH -> TSH-R-Ab+ -> Graves' Hyperthyroidism

doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa646

#Graves #Disease #Hyperthyroidism
Graves Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis and Management ... dgaa646 #Graves #Disease ... #Management #Algorithm ... treatment #diagnosis #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Patients for Thyroid Disease ... : • Graves disease ... course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
Proximal Muscle Weakness ... peripheral neurologic disease ... • Myasthenia ... Trichinosis - Lyme disease ... - Hypo- or hyperthyroidism
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis and Management ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid #Management
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... mendesthiagob #Graves #Disease ... #Treatment #Management ... #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
an autoimmune disease ... or respiratory weakness ... mild to moderate weakness ... or generalized weakness ... Gravis #diagnosis #management