HYPERTHYROIDISM

🔅DEFINATION

It is due to hyper Secretion Triiodothyronine & tetraiodothyronine hormone it is characterize by increased basal metabolic rate of body

🔅CAUSES

• Increase level of T.S.H

• Tumor of thyroid gland

• Tumor of pituitary gland

• Grave's disease

• Goiter disease

• Thyroid inflammation

🔅 TYPE

• on the basic of duration

(1) Acute : for few days

(2) Chronic : for long period

🔅CLINICAL MANIFESTATION

• Weakness

• Irregular heart beat

• Difficulty sleeping

• Itching

• Hair loss

• Nausea and vomiting

• Dizziness

• Shortness of breath

• Weight loss

• Rapid pulse

• Hypertension

🔅DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS :

• History Collection

• Physics examination

• Thyroid function test

• Thyroid scan :CT scans ,MRI

🔅 MANAGEMENT

1. Medical Management 💊

• Methimazole / Propylthiouracil – reduce thyroid hormone production

• Propranolol – control symptoms like tachycardia and tremor

• Radioactive iodine I-131 – destroys overactive thyroid tissue

  
  

2. Surgical Management 🏥

Thyroidectomy (partial or total removal of thyroid gland)

🔅 HEALTH EDUCATION

• Take medicines regularly such as Methimazole or Propylthiouracil as prescribed. 💊

• Regular check-up and thyroid function tests. 🧪

• Avoid excess iodine foods (iodized salt, sea foods).

• Take balanced diet with enough calories and vitamins. 🥗

• Reduce stress and take adequate rest. 😴

• Report symptoms like fever, sore throat, palpitations, or swelling immediately to doctor.

• Avoid smoking and stimulants like excess tea or coffee. 🚭☕