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Thyroid Storm Learning Center

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Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition that develops in cases of untreated thyrotoxicosis( hyperthyroidism).Thyroid storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by a stress such as traum...

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Symptoms
Symptoms are severe and may include:AgitationChange in alertness (consciousness)ConfusionDiarrheaFeverPounding heart ...
Causes
Thyroid storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by a stress such as trauma or infecti...
Complications
Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema can develop rapidly and lead to death.
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
This is an emergency condition. Call 911 or another emergency number if you have hyperthyroidism and experience thes...

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