clinical features of hyperthyroidism
Last edited 04/2018 and last reviewed 10/2023
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symptoms |
signs |
constitutional |
- weight loss despite increased appetite
- heat related symptoms – heat intolerance, sweating, polydypsia
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neuromuscular |
- tremor
- nervousness
- anxiety
- fatigue
- weakness
- disturbed sleep
- poor concentration
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- tremor of the extremities
- hyperactivity
- hyper-reflexia
- pelvic and girdle muscle weakness
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cardiovascular |
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- tachycardia
- systolic hypertension
- irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
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pulmonary |
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gastrointestinal |
- hyperdefecation
- nauses
- vomiting
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skin |
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reproductive |
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ocular |
- diplopia
- sense of irritation in the eyes
- eyelid swelling
- retro-orbital pain or
discomfort
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- proptosis
- eyelid retraction and lag
- periorbital oedema
- conjunctival injection and chemosis
- ophthalmoplegia (1)
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Clinical features can also be considered in terms of typical and atypical presentations of hyperthyroidism..
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Related pages:
typical presentations of thyrotoxicosis
atypical presentations of thyrotoxicosis
diagram of the clinical features of hyperthyroidism