Differential diagnosis
The differential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism includes: (1)
- weight loss despite eating - diabetes, malabsorption
- anxiety states:
- differentiation may be difficult clinically
- positive findings for thyrotoxicosis are eye signs, proximal myopathy, wasting, hyperdynamic circulation with warm peripheries
- anxiety tends to cause clammy hands
- phaeochromocytoma:
- especially if the patient is hypertensive (2)
Reference:
- Thyroid disease: assessment and management. NICE guideline NG145. Published: 20 November 2019 Last updated: 12 October 2023
- Devereaux D, Tewelde SZ. Hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2014;32(2):277-92
Related pages
Create an account to add page annotations
Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page