Thyrotoxicosis

Disease description

Thyrotoxicosis is a pathological condition characterized by intoxication of the body with thyroid hormones due to excessive secretion or increased action of thyroid hormones. This condition can occur for various reasons, such as hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, thyroid tumors, autoimmune diseases, and other disorders of the endocrine system.

Symptoms that require seeking diagnosis and treatment

• Enlargement of the thyroid gland
• Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
• Elevated blood pressure
• Excessive sweating, feeling of heat
• Nervousness and irritability
• Weight loss despite increased appetite
• Fatigue and weakness
• Restless sleep, insomnia
• Tremor (shaking) of the hands
• Frequent urination
• Changes in the menstrual cycle (in women)

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis includes measuring the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood (triiodothyronine, thyroxine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone), ultrasound of the thyroid gland, scintigraphy, and, in some cases, fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid gland.

Treatment

Treatment of thyrotoxicosis depends on the cause and severity of the condition. It may include the use of antithyroid drugs to reduce the synthesis of thyroid hormones, as well as beta-blockers to decrease cardiac activity. Additionally, radiosurgical treatment (radioiodine therapy) may be used to destroy excess thyroid tissue. In more severe cases, surgical removal of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy) may be required.

After thyroidectomy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is performed. The effectiveness of this therapy largely depends on the quality of the medications and the accuracy of dosage selection, which must be calculated by a competent physician based on diagnostic indicators. It is especially important to use high-quality medications, preferably from Europe, where higher quality raw materials and advanced manufacturing technologies are applied. Careful dosage calculation allows minimizing or completely avoiding side effects, ensuring the patient’s stable condition and high quality of life.

Innovations in world clinics

One of the innovations is the development and implementation of more precise methods for dosing radioactive iodine, which take into account the individual characteristics of the body and the clinical picture of the disease. Work is also ongoing on new methods of drug delivery, increasing treatment effectiveness and reducing patient risks.