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Diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of thyrotoxicosis
6175.26
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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University Hospital Ulm
University Hospital Ulm
Overall rating8.73571 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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Luisenhospital Aachen
Luisenhospital Aachen
Overall rating10 / 10
The Luisenhospital Aachen is a modern health facility that offers top-class European-standard service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of RWTH Aachen University, which provides patients with access to innovations in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital first opened its doors to patients in 1967 and has been carrying
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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About the disease

Thyrotoxicosis is excessive production of the thyroid hormone, which circulates in the bloodstream and is responsible for the body’s metabolic processes. Thyrotoxicosis patients’ metabolism becomes extremely fast, causing rapid weight loss regardless of the amount of food consumed. In mild forms of thyrotoxicosis, patients may not experience any well-pronounced symptoms, except that their skin is always very warm and slightly wet. As the condition progresses, the patient may have an increased heartbeat, lose weight and experience changes in behaviour, including frequent mood swings. In severe stages of thyrotoxicosis, the patient may also suffer from hypertension, which then affects other organs in the body.

Thyrotoxicosis is most often caused by autoimmune diseases such as Graves disease. It can also be caused by infections and iodine exposure, when there are toxic substances in a person's body. Thyrotoxicosis is most common in women. It develops in 2% of the female population and in 0,5% of males. The most dangerous complication of this disease is a thyroid storm, which can cause the patient to fall into a coma. Nonetheless, this complication is rare, developing in only 1-2% of all patients with thyrotoxicosis.

Symptoms

  • Weight loss
  • Heat intolerance
  • Palpitations
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Agitation
  • Nervousness
  • Increased metabolism
  • Psychosis

Diagnosis

  • A thyroid function test is the most commonly used diagnostic method for this condition. It can establish whether the patient has too much thyroid hormone in their system.
  • A chest radiography can detect changes in the heart and pulmonary functions, both of which could have been affected by thyrotoxicosis.
  • An electrocardiogram can determine whether the patient has chronic abnormal heartbeat.
  • A blood test can detect changes in the patient’s blood count. 

Treatment

Most often, patients need to undergo conservative treatment to alleviate their condition.

  • Antithyroid medications can decrease the amount of thyroid hormone produced. Symptoms will start to subside six weeks into treatment, but in order to completely eliminate thyrotoxicosis, medication will usually need to be administered for a year.
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agents are also used to control the amount of thyroid hormone produced. 
  • A thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of part of the thyroid gland. It is usually recommended for patients who have contraindications to drug therapy, such as pregnant women.

Overall, patients who have been receiving drug therapy for about a year will usually be able to resume a healthy life.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko