Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism

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Symptoms/Physical Exam
Hypothyroidism	Hyperthyroidism
Cold intolerance (↓ heat production)	Heat intolerance (↑ heat production)
Weight gain↓ appetite	Weight loss↑ appetite
HypoactivitylLethargyFatigueWeakness	Hyperactivity
Constipation	Diarrhea
↓ reflexes	↑ reflexes
Bradycardia	Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias
Dry, cool skinCoarse, brittle hair	Warm, moist skinFine hair
Diastolic hypertension (Na/H 2O retention)	Systolic hypertension
Myxedema (facial/periorbital)	Osteoporosis

Treatment

Treatment
Hypothyroidism	Hyperthyroidism
Levothyroxine	ThionamidesAblative ¹³¹I therapy

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Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism

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