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(E05.4) Thyrotoxicosis factitia
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2 591 037 in individuals diagnosis thyrotoxicosis factitia confirmed
22 528 deaths with diagnosis thyrotoxicosis factitia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease thyrotoxicosis factitia
Diagnosis thyrotoxicosis factitia is diagnosed Women are 53.43% more likely than Men
603 273
Men receive the diagnosis thyrotoxicosis factitia
4 791 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis thyrotoxicosis factitia
17 737 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease thyrotoxicosis factitia - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features thyrotoxicosis factitia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Thyrotoxicosis factitia - what does this mean
Thyrotoxicosis factitia is a condition caused by the intentional or accidental ingestion of excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, which can lead to an overactive thyroid. it can be caused by taking too much thyroid hormone medication, eating foods containing thyroid hormones, or taking other medications that contain thyroid hormones. symptoms can include increased heart rate, weight loss, nervousness, and sweating.
What happens during the disease - thyrotoxicosis factitia
Thyrotoxicosis factitia is a condition caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones due to the ingestion of exogenous thyroid hormones. this overproduction of thyroid hormones leads to an increase in metabolic rate, which can cause symptoms such as weight loss, increased appetite, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue. in some cases, the overproduction of thyroid hormones can also lead to an increase in heart rate, tremors, and sweating.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination to assess heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature
- Blood tests to measure thyroid hormones
- Thyroid ultrasound to assess the size of the gland
- Radioactive iodine uptake test to measure the amount of iodine taken up by the thyroid
- Thyroid scan to assess the activity of the gland
- Thyroid biopsy to determine the cause of hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test to measure the amount of TSH in the blood
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the production of thyroid hormones and to restore normal hormone levels.
- Administering antithyroid medications (e.g. methimazole, propylthiouracil)
- Prescribing beta blockers to reduce symptoms (e.g. palpitations, tremors, anxiety)
- Prescribing corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and symptoms (e.g. fatigue, fever, weight loss)
- Monitoring thyroid hormone levels and adjusting medications accordingly
- Providing lifestyle advice (e.g. diet, exercise, stress management)
- Referring to a mental health professional (e.g. for cognitive behavioural therapy)
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Thyrotoxicosis factitia - Prevention
Thyrotoxicosis factitia can be prevented by avoiding excessive doses of thyroid hormone supplements, avoiding the use of certain herbal supplements that can interfere with thyroid hormone levels, and following a doctor’s instructions for thyroid hormone replacement therapy.