Thyroid Storm Learning Center

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Thyrotoxic storm is a life-threatening condition that develops in cases of untreated thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism.

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Symptoms
Symptoms are severe and may include: Agitation; Change in alertness (consciousness; Confusion; Diarrhea; Fever; Pound...
Causes
Thyrotoxic storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by an acute stress such as trauma o...
Tests
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. The top number in a bl...
Complications
Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema can develop rapidly and lead to death.
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
This is an emergency condition. Call 911 or another emergency number if you have hyperthyroidism and experience these...

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