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Hyperthyroidism Pathophysiology and Schematic Diagram

The document discusses the pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism. It describes how Graves' disease or a pituitary tumor can cause increased production of thyroid stimulating hormone by the anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates excess production and release of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. This excess of thyroid hormones in the blood leads to hyperthyroidism and its associated symptoms like increased metabolism, oxygen consumption, body heat production, and heart rate.

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Hyperthyroidism Pathophysiology and Schematic Diagram

The document discusses the pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism. It describes how Graves' disease or a pituitary tumor can cause increased production of thyroid stimulating hormone by the anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates excess production and release of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. This excess of thyroid hormones in the blood leads to hyperthyroidism and its associated symptoms like increased metabolism, oxygen consumption, body heat production, and heart rate.

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Pathophysiology

Anterior Pituitary Gland’s release of Presence of Thyroid


Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Secreting Pituitary Tumor
Grave’s Disease (Autoimmune)

Thyroid Gland’s stimulation of


Increased TSH production
Release of Thyroid stimulating producing
antibodies T3 and T4 in normal amount

Facilitation of normal
metabolism process

Increased T3 and T4 in the blood

HYPERTHYROIDISM

Increased oxygen Increased body heat Increased Increased cellular


consumption production metabolism metabolism

Insomnia Heat intolerance Weight loss in spite Increased vital


Restlessness Diaphoresis of signs and peristaltic
Fatigue Red, flushed and warm increased appetite movement
Irritability to touch skin
Tremors
Nervousness
Hyperactivity

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