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Factitious Hyperthyroidism
Alternate Names : Factitious Thyrotoxicosis, Thyrotoxicosis Factititia, Thyrotoxicosis Medicomentosa
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Treatment
Ingestion of thyroid hormone is stopped. If thyroid hormone supplementation is medically necessary, the dosage must be reduced.
Patients need to be re-evaluated in 2 to 4 weeks to be sure that signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism have resolved. This also helps to confirm the diagnosis.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 1/6/2003
Reviewed By : Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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