Was löst eine thyreotoxische Krise aus?
Eine thyreotoxische Krise wird meist durch übermäßige Einnahme von Schilddrüsenhormonen, exzessive Jodzufuhr (z. B. Kontrastmittel, Amiodaron), Infektionen oder chirurgische Eingriffe bei Patient*innen mit nicht diagnostizierter oder nicht adäquat behandelter Hyperthyreose ausgelöst.
Was ist die thyreotoxische Krise?
Eine thyreotoxische Krise ist eine akute lebensbedrohliche Exazerbation einer Hyperthyreose. Besonders gefährdet sind Patienten mit nicht oder insuffizient behandelter Hyperthyreose.
What do you need to know about hyperthyroidism?
The diagnostic workup for hyperthyroidism includes measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone, free thyroxine (T 4 ), and total triiodothyronine (T 3) levels to determine the presence and severity of the condition, as well as radioactive iodine uptake and scan of the thyroid gland to determine the cause.
What does it mean when your thyroid is overactive?
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where your thyroid creates and releases more hormones to your body than you need. This is also called an overactive thyroid. The main hormones made by the thyroid include triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
Which is the opposite of hypothyroidism in the thyroid?
Hyperthyroidism is basically the opposite of hypothyroidism. It occurs when the thyroid is overactive, producing too much thyroid hormone. Common causes of hyperthyroidism include: Graves disease, a common autoimmune condition that stimulates the thyroid hormones T4 and T3.
What kind of treatment do you get for hyperthyroidism?
You may receive medicines, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery to treat your hyperthyroidism. The aim of treatment is to bring thyroid hormone levels back to normal to prevent long-term health problems and to relieve uncomfortable symptoms. No single treatment works for everyone.