Apathetic hyperthyroidism with recurrent pre- syncope: An apathetic diagnostic challenge
Journal Title: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Apathetic hyperthyroidism is a rare presentation of thyrotoxicosis which is commonly seen in elderly individuals In this condition the classical signs of hyperthyroidism are absent irrespective of the increased thyroid hormones level The patient presents with signs and symptoms like lethargy weakness loss of weight and depression We present a case of apathetic hyperthyroidism in a 77yearold male patient who presented to us with complaints of intermittent anxiety attacks because of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation weakness fatigability and chronic depression The patient was diagnosed as a case of apathetic hyperthyroidism with paroxysmal atrial fibrillationKeywords Hyperthyroidism Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation Thyroid hormones
Authors and Affiliations
Shivani Solanki, Rachana Gupta, Sakshi Sharma, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla
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- DOI 10.18231/2348-7240.2018.0015
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