Hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Juga dikenali sebagai: Feline hyperthyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis
Ringkasnya
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in older pets, especially cats, characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. Learn about the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.
TL;DR. Gangguan hormon biasa dan boleh dirawat pada kucing tua: berat turun walaupun selera besar.
Berat turun dan bulu kusut tipikal kucing senior.
Apakah itu?
Lebihan hormon tiroid, hampir selalu hiperplasia adenomatous atau adenoma. Hipermetabolisme multiorgan.
Kelenjar tiroid di sisi trakea.
Punca dan faktor risiko
Multifaktor (diet, persekitaran, genetik). Kucing tua; anjing jarang (karsinoma lebih kerap).
Tanda
- Berat turun dengan polifagia (biasa)
- Polidipsia/poliuria, bulu kusut, takikardia, muntah
- Jisim tiroid teraba mungkin
Diagnosis
Klinik, palpasi leher, T4 serum; fT4, skintigrafi atau ultrasound jika perlu. Buah pinggang sentiasa.
Ultrasound leher menilai saiz dan struktur.
Rawatan
Methimazole atau Carbimazole; iodin radioaktif (kuratif); diet tiroid; pembedahan mengikut kes. Tekanan darah dan buah pinggang ketat.
Prognosis
Cemerlang dengan kawalan; penyakit buah pinggang boleh terdedah selepas normalisasi.
Pencegahan
Tiada kaedah pasti. Saringan senior (T4) disyorkan.
Bila hubungi
Berat turun dengan selera baik, lebih dahaga. Kecemasan: buta tiba-tiba, sesak nafas teruk, rebah.
Sumber
- Internal Medicine, 5th Edition, Pages 795, 797, 800, 805.
My highlights & notes
Tanda & simptom
Baka berisiko lebih tinggi
Cara didiagnosis
- Baseline Serum T4 Concentration
- Cervical Ultrasound
- Palpation of a thyroid nodule
- Radionuclide scan
Pendekatan rawatan
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Soalan lazim
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in older pets, especially cats, characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. Learn about the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.
What are the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
Palpable thyroid mass、Polydipsia、Increased appetite、Excessive urination、Fast heart rate、Unkempt haircoat、Vomiting (throwing up)、Weight loss (getting thinner)
How is Hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
Baseline Serum T4 Concentration、Cervical Ultrasound、Palpation of a thyroid nodule、Radionuclide scan
How is Hyperthyroidism treated?
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Sumber
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 797
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 797
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 795
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 800
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 805
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