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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... #Endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
Hashitoxicosis ‘Leakage’ symptoms ... active Hashimoto’s disease ... during the initial hyperthyroid ... ‘Leakage’ symptoms ... Hashitoxicosis #Hashimotos #Endocrinology
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... symptoms and signs ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Renal parenchymal disease