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Thyroid Storm (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

If you have any of the following conditions, then call your doctor immediately:

  • Fever

  • Very rapid heart beats

  • Confusion and disorientation

  • Significant fatigue and exhaustion

Friends or family members of anyone experiencing symptoms of thyroid storm who may not be able to function normally should take the individual to an emergency department immediately.



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Thyroid storm, also referred to as thyrotoxic crisis, is an acute, life-threatening, hypermetabolic state induced by excessive release of thyroid hormones (THs) in individuals with thyrotoxicosis.

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