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Thyrotoxic storm is a life-threatening condition that develops in cases of untreated thyrotoxicosis ( hyperthyroidism ). It is usually brought on by an acute stress, such as trauma or infection. Symptoms are severe, wit...
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Symptoms
Symptoms are severe and may include: Agitation; Change in alertness (consciousness; Confusion; Diarrhea; Fever; Poundin...
Causes
Thyrotoxic storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by an acute stress such as trauma or ...
Tests
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. The top number in a bloo...
Complications
Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema can develop rapidly and lead to death.
Doctor Specialties
This is an emergency condition. Call 911 or other emergency number if you have hyperthyroidism and experience these sym...
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