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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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