HYPERTHYROIDISM

1. Definition:
is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones
that circulate in the blood.
2. Types (if applicable)
a) Graves' disease: The production of too much thyroid hormone.
b) Toxic adenomas: Nodules develop in the thyroid gland and begin to secrete thyroid hormones,
upsetting the body's chemical balance.
c) Subacute thyroiditis: Inflammation of the thyroid that causes the gland to "leak" excess
hormones, resulting in temporary hyperthyroidism that generally lasts a few weeks but may
persist for months.
d) Pituitary gland malfunctions or cancerous growths in the thyroid gland: Although rare,
hyperthyroidism can also develop from these causes.
3. Causes: I TRAIN A PIG
I-nfection
T-hyroid adenomas
R-eveals Graves disease
A-utoimmune disease
I-ncreased iodine consumption/ Increased thyroid hormone medicine
N-odules or non-cancerous lumps
A- A pituitary tumor
P-sychological or physiological stress
I-nflammation ( which may or may not cause pain) cause by a virus or bacteria
G-enetic

4. Signs and Symptoms: THYROIDISM

T-achycardia/Tachypnea
H-eat tolerance
Y-awning (fatigue)
R-estlessness
O-ligomenorrhea/amenorrhea
I-ncreased turgor
D-iarrhea
I-ncreased systolic blood pressure
S-weating
M-ood swings

5. Diagnostics
a) Medical history and physical exam.
b) Blood Chemistry.
c) Radioiodine uptake test.
d) Thyroid scan.
e) Thyroid ultrasound.
6. Collaborative Management: CRAIBINGS
C- ardiac glycoside
R- adiation therapy
A- ntihyperthyroids
I- odine preparations
B- eta adrenergic blocking agents
I- v therapy
N- ote input and output
G- lucocorticoids
S- edative