Hyper Thyroidism

22 Nov 2022
It is a condition where TSH levels are low and T3,T4 levels are high.

Symptoms:-

  1. Anxiety

  2. Irritability

  3. Sweating

  4. Palpitations

  5. Brittle hair

  6. Heat intolerance

  7. Weight loss


 

Signs:-

  1. Tremors

  2. Warm extremities

  3. Tachycardia

  4. Proptosis

  5. Goiter

  6. Atrial fibrillation


Hyper thyroidism in pregnancy and its effects on foetus:-

  1. IUGR

  2. Foetal tachycardia

  3. Goiter formation in foetus


Treatment:-

Drugs like propylthiouracil at a dose of 50-150 mg , methimazole at a dose of 5-30 mg/day are used to treat hyperthyroidism. Beta blockers are also used to treat syptoms of hyperthyroidism.

Diet to be followed in hyperthyroidism:-

Avoid sea food , sea weed , milk and dairy products,egg yolk, soya,avoid poultry and high amount of grains.