Keep in mind the DDx: Thyroid Diseases

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• Associated symptms
  • Heat intolerance
  • Perspiration/Diaphoresis
  • Thirst
  • Weight loss
    • Over how long?
    • Appetite?
  • Vision changes
  • Hair and skin changes
  • Pain and swelling
  • Mass effects?
    • Hoarse voice/Dysphonia
    • Dysphagia
    • Stridor (inspiration)
  • Heart racing (Palpitation )
    • Irregularity ?
    • Rule out !SOB (Dyspnea), CP - Chest Pain
  • Energy level
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Bowl movement
  • Mood
    • Agitation
    • Anxiety
  • Tremor ?
  • Oligo-amenorrhea
• How does it affect your work?

PMHX

• Thyroid Diseases
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome
• Any chance you are pregnant? Pregnancy-related Hyperthyroidism
• Medications?
• Allergies
• Past medical, surgical, and hospitalization history

FHX

• Thyroid Diseases
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome