Pathophysiology

Anterior Pituitary Gland’s release of Presence of Thyroid

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Secreting Pituitary Tumor
Grave’s Disease (Autoimmune)

Thyroid Gland’s stimulation of

Increased TSH production
Release of Thyroid stimulating producing
antibodies T3 and T4 in normal amount

Facilitation of normal
metabolism process

Increased T3 and T4 in the blood

HYPERTHYROIDISM

Increased oxygen Increased body heat Increased Increased cellular

consumption production metabolism metabolism

Insomnia Heat intolerance Weight loss in spite Increased vital

Restlessness Diaphoresis of signs and peristaltic
Fatigue Red, flushed and warm increased appetite movement
Irritability to touch skin
Tremors
Nervousness
Hyperactivity