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I am worried my sister has thyroid storm ? could hyperthyroidism devolop into thyroid storm ?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

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.

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Answered 4/13/2014

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