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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW Bad Oeynhausen ranks among the top German hospitals in the area of its specialization! The center is one of the leading medical facilities specializing in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus at the international level. About
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
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According to the well-known Focus magazine, the Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks among the top medical facilities in Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical complex that combines a long history, glorious traditions and state of-the-art innovations. The hospital operates on the basis of Ludwig Maximilian University of Muni
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The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
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University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
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The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
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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