E05.0-5/E05.8-9
DESCRIPTION
Hyperthyroidism is a pathological syndrome in which tissue is exposed to excessive amounts of circulating thyroid hormones. The most common cause is Grave’s disease, although thyroiditis may also present with thyrotoxicosis.
DIAGNOSIS
Clinical
- fatigue
- tachycardia
- nervousness or anxiety
- warm moist hands
- weight loss
- palpitations
- thyromegaly
- heat insensitivity
- tremor
REFERRAL
Urgent
All patients.