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15 Treatments for Thyroid Storm

8

Tests

3	Medical Procedures

3	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

Thyroid storm is a life-threatening health condition that is associated with untreated or undertreated hyperthyroidism. During thyroid storm, an individual's heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature can soar to dangerously high lev[read article]

Tests for Thyroid Storm

1. Thyroid Function Tests The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, which is located in the lower-front part of your neck. Your doctor can feel your thyroid by pressing his or h... More
2. Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level Test A TSH test is used to measure the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. It will help your doctor determine if you need medication to treat hype... More
3. T3 Uptake Test Your thyroid is a gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that are involved in controlling your metabolism. The hormones released by your thyro... More
4. Serum Free T4 Test While training for the Olympic games, track star Gail Devers began to suffer from a number of mysterious symptoms: weight loss, dry skin and fatigue. She lived... More
5. Serum T4 Test Your thyroid produces a hormone, thyroxine , which is known as T4. This hormone plays a role in several of your body's functions, including growth and metaboli... More
6. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
7. Serum T3 Test Your thyroid gland is situated in the neck just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid creates proteins and controls how your body uses energy and your body'... More
8. Radioiodine Uptake Study A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) is one of two kinds of scans used to diagnose thyroid diseases. The other is called a thyroid scan. An RAIU shows how well your t... More
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Medical Procedures for Thyroid Storm

1. Oxygen Therapy Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o... More
2. Intravenous Fluid Replacement Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
3. Assisted Breathing Ventilation assistance includes a variety of methods designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients who are unable to adequately breathe on thei... More
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Prescribed Medications for Thyroid Storm

1. potassium iodide(Pima , ThyroShield) POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI (puh TAS ee uhm AHY uh dahyd) is used to treat certain thyroid conditions. It is also used to prevent thyroid damage after a nuclear radiation ... More
2. propranolol(Inderal , others...) Close PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat... More
3. propylthiouracil PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) (proe pill thye oh YOOR a sill) lowers the amount of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland. It treats hyperthyroidism (where the thyroid ... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Thyroid Storm What's this?

1. iodine Iodine is an element (atomic number 53) that is required by humans for the synthesis of thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine/T3 and thyroxine/T4). Chronic iodine defi... More Efficacy Grade C
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