What are the symptoms of thyroid storm?

Symptoms of THYROID STORM are: (1) Stopped taking thyroid medication suddenly. (2) Fever. (3) Fine tremor of the hands and fingers. (4) Abdominal pain. (5) History of overactive thyroid / high thyroid levels. (6) Feeling cold or shivering. (7) Nausea or vomiting. (8) My brain is not functioning right now

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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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Fever then no fever then fever again
Fingers started to have tremors first
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
I have lower abdominal pain
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Fine tremor of my fingers
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is thyroid storm?

A serious complication of high thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism). Causes include inflammation of the thyroid gland and thyroid surgery.

Symptoms of thyroid storm

Stopped taking thyroid medication suddenly
Fever
Fine tremor of the hands and fingers
Abdominal pain
History of overactive thyroid / high thyroid levels
Feeling cold or shivering
Nausea or vomiting
My brain is not functioning right now

Questions your doctor may ask to check for thyroid storm

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose thyroid storm

Have you recently stopped taking thyroid medications after taking them for sometime?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a slight trembling of your fingers?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Have you ever been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease?

Treatment for thyroid storm

This requires emergency medical care. Injections and oral medications will be given to block the thyroid hormones and bring levels back to normal. Hospitalization for monitoring is typically needed.

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References

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Nayak B, Burman K. Thyrotoxicosis and thyroid storm. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2006 Dec;35(4):663-86, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2006.09.008. PMID: 17127140.
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