What is thyroid storm?

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

Dangerous: Thyroid storm is a very toxic episode of extreme hyperthyroidism, aggravated by stress, surgery, infection, medication, fever, illness, dehydration or something else that dramatically worsens the disease and elevates the hormone levels. If not immediately recognized and treated appropriately it can have a 50% mortality. Luckily, it's not common these days.

Too much hormone: Uncontrolled release of thyroid hormone may lead to thyroid storm. The thyroid is the major regulating hoprmone in the body. Too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) leads to increased pulse and bp, restlessness, nervousness, and weight loss. Thyroid storm is the extreme of this condition which can lead to cardiovascular collapse and even death. Full blown thyroid storm is relaticvely uncommon now.

A very: Dangerous and sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism that luckily we don't see much of anymore. It used to carry an approx. 50% mortality rate.

Thyroid: Thyroid storm is a rare condition when the body cannot compensate for extremely high thyroid hormone levels. This condition is associated with high fever, diarrhea, dehydration and hypotension. When it occurs there is a 50% risk of death.T