Hyperthyroidism




Pathophysiology

Signalment

Presentation/Clinical Signs

  1. Weight loss
  2. Cardiovascular effects
  3. Palpable goitre
  4. Hyperactive
  5. Polyuria
  6. Polydipsia

Diagnosis

  1. T4 Assay
  2. T4 and TSH assay

Treatment

  1. Surgical - Thyroidectomy
  2. Medical - Thiamazole blocks synthesis of T3 and T4.
  3. Radioactive Iodine