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I am worried my sister has thyroid storm ? could hyperthyroidism devolop into thyroid storm ?
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Yes: Yes, if the hyperthyroidism is so severe and untreated it can develop into thyroid storm. Usually it is precipitated by something acute like infection, surgery, iodine use, parturition etc.
Answered 4/13/2014
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