Important points about hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis
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Causes
Graves: autoimmune, TSH-R autoantibody
toxic multinodular gointer: autonomous T4/T3
Diagnosis
symptoms and signs: nervousness, palpitations, tremor, weight loss
lab: TSH↓ FT4↑ T3↑
Treatment
antithyroid medication (PTU, methimazole)
radioactive iodine
surgery
beta-blockade
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