Hyperthyroidism in adults

E05.0-5/E05.8-9


DESCRIPTION

Most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune condition resulting from the presence of thyroid stimulating autoantibodies. Other common causes are toxic single or multinodular goitre and sub-acute thyroiditis.

DIAGNOSIS

Suppressed TSH and elevated T4

Note: T4 may be normal in hyperthyroidism.

REFERRAL

Urgent

All patients.