Difference between revisions of "Hyperthyroidism"
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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| + | #T4 and TSH assay | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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| + | #Surgical - Thyroidectomy | ||
| + | #Medical - Thiamazole blocks synthesis of T3 and T4. | ||
| + | #Radioactive Iodine | ||
Revision as of 13:33, 4 August 2009
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Pathophysiology
Signalment
Presentation/Clinical Signs
- Weight loss
- Cardiovascular effects
- Palpable goitre
- Hyperactive
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
Diagnosis
- T4 Assay
- T4 and TSH assay
Treatment
- Surgical - Thyroidectomy
- Medical - Thiamazole blocks synthesis of T3 and T4.
- Radioactive Iodine