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Thyroid storm
Thyroid storm (thyroid crisis) is a potentially life-threatening condition for people withhyperthyroidism. Thyroid storm happens when your thyroid gland suddenly releases large amounts ofthyroid hormonein a short period of time. If you have thyroid storm, you will need emergency medical treatment.
Thyroid storm is more likely to develop when a person has a serious health problem in addition to hyperthyroidism or in people who have untreated or undertreatedGraves' disease. The problem usually happens after a stressful event or a serious illness, such as a major infection. It may also be triggered by surgery or by using iodine for aCT scanor in radioactive iodine therapy.
Symptoms of thyroid storm include:
- Feeling extremely irritable or grumpy.
- Highsystolic blood pressure, lowdiastolic blood pressure, and fast heartbeat.
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- High fever.
- Shockanddelirium.
- Feeling confused.
- Feeling sleepy.
- Yellow skin or eyes.
- Symptoms ofheart failure, such as breathing problems or feeling very tired.
Thyroid storm can lead to coma,heart failure, or death.
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November 04, 2009
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