Hyper

Hyperthyroidism

Increased Thyroid Functionality

Elevation of T3 and T4

Causes/Etiology

Autoimmune, Autonomous Thyroid Tissue, TSH mediated Hyperthyroidism and by Human Chorionic Hormone

Level ol Alteration

Primary Hyperthyroidism

Secondary Hyperthyroidism

Tertiary Hyperthyroidism

Epidemiology

Grave´s disease is the principal cause

Has higher prevalence between 50 to 60 years old

Risk Factor

Sex, age, smoking, family history or pregnancy

Pathophysiology

Thyroid Stimulating Inmunoglobulin

Binds with TSH receptor

Stimulates the action of TSH

Diagnosis

Treatment

Medical History and Physical Examination

We could use tests like thyroid blood test or radioactive iodine uptake test

Drug Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Thionamides and Beta Blockers

Radioactive Iodine Treatment

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