Question 1

will propranolol mask the signs of thyroid storm? p

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Propranolol hyperthy: Propranolol is a beta blocker a number of symptoms in thyroid storm are due to dare ethic excess like increased heart rate those can be blocked by beta blockers hyper metabolic status is not corrected so your question is correct answer is it can be masked but neither corrected or blocked we do use Propranolol as one of the drugs to treat ot.

Question 2

what is thyroid storm?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid storm: Hyperthyroidism of an extreme nature. Hyperthermia, cardiac instability, shock. Due to uncontrolled graves disease.

Question 3

how can you know if you have thyroid storm?

Accepted Answer

Extreme Hyperthyroid: It is unusual these days, but patients in thyroid storm need to be hospitalized. They may have high fever, rapid and irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, maybe heart failure, chest pain, sweating and anxiety, possibly delirium. These patients are very sick.

Question 4

how long are you at risk during a thyroid storm?

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Depends: On treatment time.

Question 5

is there a difference between thyroid storm and thyrotoxicosis?

Accepted Answer

Degree of severity: Thyrotoxicosis means thyroid hormone levels are high - due to hyperthyroidism, excess thyroid hormone intake, thyroiditis. Thyroid storm is a life threatening emergency due to very high thyroid hormone levels (almost always due to hyperthyroidism) which causes hyperthermia, rapid heart rate, confusion, liver dysfunction.

Question 6

can grapefruit seed extract cause thyroid storm?

Accepted Answer

No effect: No. There is not much evidence that grapefruit seed extract has any medicinal properties.  Some contaminants in it from manufacturing may have some effects, but nothing involving the thyroid, and certainly not something as severe as thyroid storm.

Question 7

how long are you in the hospital after a thyroid storm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on how long it takes a patient to stabilize. Patient age, underlying health issues, and severity of the thyroid storm are all factors.

Question 8

i'm scared that if i do not get treatment i will end up getting thyroid storm. please can someone help me and tell me what i should do.

Accepted Answer

See endocrinologist: I assume that you have been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid.  You wrote down thyroiditis as a condition.  If you have "subacute thyroiditis", this is a self limited inflammation of the thyroid that will eventually resolve.  Although thyroid levels can temporarily be high and give you symptoms, it would be extremely unlikely to cause thyroid storm.  You should followup with your doctor or endo.

Question 9

hi, i just want ask, i got thyroid storm bfore, &my heart got enlarged a bit, but i'm now ok, just want ask if my heart is already fine?coz smtimes i feel

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram: You should undergo a simple, non-invasive test: an echocardiogram to have your question answered. Most likely you've already had one and now would be a good time to repeat it and compare it to see if you're all better.

Question 10

what's the difference between thyroid storm and hyperthyroid?

Accepted Answer

Former an emergency!: Both reflect a state of high thyroid hormone levels, however, the former is considered an emergency with life threatning systemic changes namely altered mental state, agitation and sometimes fever. It typically results from untreated hyperthyroidism and is usually brought on by a stress such as trauma or infection.

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I'm scared that if i do not get treatment i will end up getting thyroid storm. please can someone help me and tell me what i should do.

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Hi, i just want ask, i got thyroid storm bfore, &my heart got enlarged a bit, but i'm now ok, just want ask if my heart is already fine?coz smtimes i feel

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What's the difference between thyroid storm and hyperthyroid?

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