What causes Basedow?
Basedow’s disease occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, known as hyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease is also called Graves’ disease. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of your throat.
Is Basedow’s disease the same as Graves disease?
Basedow’s disease is a disorder that causes hyperthyroidism in which thyroid hormones are produced in excess. Basedow’s disease, also known as Graves’ disease, is a common cause of hyperthyroidism.
What are the physical findings of Graves disease?
Some of the physical examination findings in Graves’ disease include tachycardia, stare, eyelid lag, proptosis, goiter, resting tremor, hyperreflexia, and a warm, moist, and smooth skin.
What is the triad of Graves disease?
Risk factors for Graves disease include family history of hyperthyroidism or various other autoimmune disorders, high iodine intake, stress, use of sex steroids, and smoking. The disease is classically characterized by the triad of goiter, exophthalmos, and pretibial myxedema.
What organs are affected by Graves disease?
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a small gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland makes hormones that control many activities in your body, including how fast your heart beats and how fast you burn calories.
What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and Graves disease?
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. The gland produces too much thyroid hormone, a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
What triggers thyroid storm?
Causes. Thyroid storm occurs due to a major stress such as trauma, heart attack, or infection in people with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. In rare cases, thyroid storm can be caused by treatment of hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine therapy for Graves disease.
What is the best treatment for a thyroid storm?
Treatment / Management
- Treatment of thyroid storm consists of supportive measures like intravenous (IV) fluids, oxygen, cooling blankets, acetaminophen, as well as specific measures to treat hyperthyroidism.
- After initial supportive measures, a beta-blocker should be started for any case of suspected thyroid storm.
How do I know if I’m having a thyroid storm?
Symptoms of thyroid storm include: Feeling extremely irritable or grumpy. High systolic blood pressure, low diastolic blood pressure, and fast heartbeat. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
What happens to your body during a thyroid storm?
A thyroid storm — or thyroid crisis — can be a life-threatening condition. It often includes a rapid heartbeat, fever, and even fainting. Your thyroid is a master at managing your body. The hormones produced by this gland located at the base of your neck help control your metabolism.
Qu’est-ce que la maladie de Basedow?
La rédaction des résumés est faite dans le cadre de la REVUE DE PRESSE du DMG. La maladie de Basedow qui est la cause la plus fréquente d´hyperthyroïdie, est liée à la présence d´anticorps anti-récepteur de la TSH.
Qu’est-ce que la scintigraphie thyroïdienne?
La scintigraphie thyroïdienne est généralement prescrite dans le cadre d’un bilan d’hyperthyroïdie ou suite à la découverte de nodules thyroïdiens.La scintigraphie thyroïdienne est un examen permettant d’étudier la structure de la glande thyroïde et d’en observer le fonctionnement.
Quels sont les effets de la maladie de Basedow pendant la grossesse?
En raison du passage transplacentaire des anticorps anti-récepteur de la TSH, 1 à 5% des enfants de femmes ayant une maladie de Basedow pendant la grossesse ont une hyperthyroïdie in utéro qui persiste pendant quelques semaines à quelques mois après la naissance.
Quelle différence entre l’échographie et la scintigraphie thyroïdienne?
L’échographie montre une thyroïde augmentée de volume, non noluaire, hypervascularisée de façon diffuse. Quand l´échographie montre un ou plusieurs nodules thyroïdiens de plus de 1 cm de diamètre, la scintigraphie thyroïdienne permet de différencier les nodules « froids » des nodules « toxiques ».