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Thyroid Storm
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...
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Causes
Thyrotoxic storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by an acute stress such as trauma or ...
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Tests
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) show increased heart rate. The top number in a bloo...
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Treatments
Application of ice packs
Assisted breathing
Intravenous fluid replacement
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Drugs
potassium iodide
propranolol
propylthiouracil
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Supplements
iodine
potassium iodide
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Risk Factors
Graves' Disease
Hyperthyroidism
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Complications
Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema can develop rapidly and lead to death.
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Prevention
No known prevention
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This is an emergency condition. Call 911 or other emergency number if you have hyperthyroidism and experience these sym...
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