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Thyroid Storm- Dangers and Prevention Thyroid storm is a severe, life-threatening condition caused by an excess of thyroid hormone. A number of factors can be involved in causing thyroid storm, including over-replacement of thyroid hormones or discontinuing medications taken to treat hyperthyroidism. Do not discontinue your medication without the permission of your doctor. This could be very dangerous for your health! Symptoms of thyroid storm can include fever (potentially as high as 105-106 degrees F), racing pulse, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heart beat, confusion, and weakness. Thyroid storm may lead to heart failure and requires emergent medical treatment. Thyroid Storm Symptoms 1. Hyperpyrexia, temperature in excess of 106oC, dehydration. 2. Heart rate faster than 140 beats/min, hypotension, atrial dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure. 3. Nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, hepatocellular dysfunction. 4. Confusion, agitation, delirium, frank psychosis, seizures, stupor or comaPresently, the most common cause of thyroid storm is intercurrent illness or infection (i.e., medical storm). Other reasons include, but are not limited to:
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