Apathetic hyperthyroidism Health Dictionary

Apathetic Hyperthyroidism: From 1 Different Sources


a condition seen in older patients with *thyrotoxicosis, characterized by weight loss, slow atrial fibrillation, and severe depressive illness, rather than the usual florid symptoms. They have small goitres on examination and the blood tests confirm thyrotoxicosis, which is treated in the standard manner.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Hyperthyroidism

Excessive activity of the thyroid gland. (See THYROID GLAND, DISEASES OF.)... hyperthyroidism



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