Hyperthyroidism

Weight loss despite increased appetite, rapid heart rate, palpitations, anxiety, tremor, heat intolerance, sweating, insomnia

Graves' disease (autoimmune), toxic nodular goiter, thyroiditis, excessive thyroid medication, pituitary adenoma

Antithyroid drugs (methimazole, PTU), radioactive iodine, beta-blockers for symptoms, thyroidectomy

Monitor vital signs, weight; assess for signs of thyroid storm; educate on medication adherence; radioactive iodine precautions

Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.