Question 1

can hypothroidism cause atrial fibrillation?thanks

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No: But hyperthyroidism is a common cause. Also, you mention alcohol addition and that's one of the commonest causes. Also age over 70 is a common cause (noting your age).

Question 2

can caffeine intoxication cause supraventricular tachycardia/atrial fibrilation?

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Yes: In susceptible people, yes - but not in everyone.

Question 3

can maccune albright syndrome cause hyperthyroidism?

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McCune Albright: McCune -Albright syndrome is associated with excess hormone production, including hyperthyroidism.  People with this condition should be screened regularly.

Question 4

can ibs cause atrial fibrillation?

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No not directly: No, unless severe diarrhea causes hypokalemia( low potassium), which in turn can cause atrial fibrillation.

Question 5

can hyperthyroidism cause death?

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Rarely: Very rarely hyperthyrodism can turn into    a condition call thyroid storm, which can l be life threatening. In addition, long term untreated hyperthyrodism can cause atrial fibrillation, which can predispose t.

Question 6

can hypothyroidism cause death?

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Theoretically.: Would be very rare as the symptoms generally bring patients to attention before they are not reversible.  Hypothyroidism can contribute to death from other causes such as heart failure.

Question 7

can anemia mimic pregnancy in certain situations?

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Anemia & Preg: Anemia and pregnancy both can cause fatigue. Anemia is not sinonimus of iron deficiency. Symptoms of early pregnancy may be breast tenderness, increase in frequency to urinate  and missing period which none are cause by anemia. Pregnancy may be associated to anemia too.

Question 8

can erratic blood sugar levels mimic symptoms of heart failure?

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Hypoglycemia: It's usually the low blood sugar that can cause symptoms of sweating, confusion, dizziness, headache, blurry vision and if you do have heart problem, it can cause heart attack if low enough with the symptoms of heart attack. Note that up to 1/3 of people with diabetes may have heart attack without the classic symptoms.

Question 9

can anemia cause heart failure?

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Yes: Yes severe anemia can cause high output failure.

Question 10

can toxemia cause parkinson's?

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No evidence it does: If by toxemia you mean what physicians call preeclampsia or the hellp syndrome, there are no known associations with Parkinson's disease.  If you have seen a familial link, let your physician know as it may lead to an interesting discovery.

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