The patient presented with _____, a metabolic disorder characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production.
1thyrotoxicosis✓ 정답
2hypothyroidism
3thyroiditis
4goiter
5myxedema
해설
Thyrotoxicosis is a condition of excess thyroid hormone in the body. It can be caused by Graves' disease, toxic nodular goiter, or thyroiditis. Common symptoms include rapid heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, weight loss despite increased appetite, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos. The condition affects multiple body systems due to the widespread effects of thyroid hormones.
thyrotoxicosis — A condition characterized by excessive levels of thyroid hormones in the body, leading to increased metabolic rate and various systemic symptoms
hypothyroidism — A condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, resulting in slowed metabolism and various systemic effects
thyroiditis — Inflammation of the thyroid gland that can cause either excess or deficient hormone production depending on the phase and type
goiter — An enlarged thyroid gland that can be seen as a swelling in the neck, which may be associated with normal, increased, or decreased thyroid function
myxedema — A severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling of tissues, particularly in the face, and slowing of physical and mental functions