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(E05.5) Thyroid crisis or storm
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2 591 037 in individuals diagnosis thyroid crisis or storm confirmed
22 528 deaths with diagnosis thyroid crisis or storm
1% mortality rate associated with the disease thyroid crisis or storm
Diagnosis thyroid crisis or storm is diagnosed Women are 53.43% more likely than Men
603 273
Men receive the diagnosis thyroid crisis or storm
4 791 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis thyroid crisis or storm
17 737 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease thyroid crisis or storm - 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 thyroid crisis or storm
Absence or low individual and public risk
Thyroid crisis or storm - what does this mean
Thyroid crisis or storm is a life-threatening condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland that results in an excessive release of hormones, leading to a sudden and severe increase in the body's metabolism. it is usually brought on by an underlying medical condition such as infection, trauma, or a drug reaction, and can lead to serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, and coma.
What happens during the disease - thyroid crisis or storm
Thyroid crisis or storm is a life-threatening condition caused by an abrupt and severe increase in thyroid hormone production. this is usually due to an underlying thyroid disorder such as graves' disease or a thyroid nodule, but can also be caused by medications that stimulate the thyroid. the excessive thyroid hormones can lead to an array of symptoms such as tachycardia, arrhythmias, fever, agitation, and even coma. the diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation and confirmed by laboratory tests. treatment involves aggressive management of the underlying cause, as well as medications to reduce hormone production and symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete medical history and physical examination
- Thyroid function tests to measure levels of T3, T4, and TSH
- Thyroid antibody tests
- Thyroid imaging tests such as ultrasound or CT scan
- Free T3 and Free T4 tests
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor antibody test
- Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) test
- Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test
- Thyroglobulin antibody test
- Thyroid uptake and scan test
- Urine tests to detect hormones
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce thyroid hormone levels and restore normal thyroid function
- Administer thyroid hormone blockers
- Provide supportive care such as hydration and electrolyte replacement
- Monitor for signs of cardiac, neurologic, and respiratory dysfunction
- Provide oxygen therapy, if necessary
- Administer antithyroid medications
- Monitor serum thyroid hormone levels
- Administer beta-blockers to reduce the risk of arrhythmias
- Monitor for signs of adrenal insufficiency
- Administer glucocorticoids to treat adrenal insufficiency
- Administer anticonvulsants to treat seizures
- Administer sedatives to treat agitation
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Thyroid crisis or storm - Prevention
Thyroid crisis or storm can be prevented by early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases, regular monitoring of thyroid hormone levels, and prompt management of any complications that may arise. additionally, avoiding certain medications that can trigger a thyroid storm, such as lithium and amiodarone, is recommended.