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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is thyroid storm?
A severe 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 usually needed.
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References
Chiha M, Samarasinghe S, Kabaker AS. Thyroid storm: an updated review. J Intensive Care Med. 2015 Mar;30(3):131-40. doi: 10.1177/0885066613498053. Epub 2013 Aug 5. PMID: 23920160.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0885066613498053
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.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889852906000715?via%3Dihub
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