HYPERTHYROIDISM

Hyperthyroidism:

-          Excessive output of thyroid hormones caused by abnormal stimulation of the thyroid gland by circulating immunoglobulins.

-          Graves disease the most type of hyperthyroidism

-          May appear after an emotional shock, stress, infection.

-          Causes: Thyroiditis and excessive ingestion of thyroid hormone.

x Clinical Manifestations:

1.  Emotionally hyperexcitable.  2. Irritable   3. Apprehensive                          4. Palpitations   5. Pulse rapid    6. Skin is flushed & salmon color, warm, soft, moist.       7. Exophthalmos (bulging eyes).   8. Increased appetite.                        9. Progressive weight loss.      10. Muscular weakness.      11. Amenorrhea.

12.  Change in bowel function.     13.   Osteoporosis.    14. Hypertension

x Therapeutic Intervention:

1. Radioactive iodine therapy
2. Beta – adrenergic blocking agent are used adjunctive therapy.
3. Pharmacological therapy: Radioactive iodine therapy (¹³¹I), Antithyroid medication.

x Diet:

# Calorie          # Protein