A patient came to the clinic complaining of a rapid heart ra

A patient came to the clinic complaining of a rapid heart rate. She is concerned about this change. Careful examination revealed other signs and symptoms: inability to tolerate heat, feeling of anxiety, nervousness, and loss of weight. What possible diagnosis would you consider? Testing of which hormone should be ordered? Use the internet to explain the endocrine (hormonal) cause of the clinical signs and symptoms.

Solution

Diagnosis: Diagnosis of rapid heart rate., inability to tolerate heat, feeling of anxiety, nervousness, loss of weight are associated with inflammation of thyroid gland leading to excess thyroid hormones.

Testing of thyroid hormone (thyroxine) should be ordered

The given symptoms are mostly associated with hyperthyroidism after baby birth. The inflammation of thyroid gland causes thyrotoxicosis. The excess secretion of thyroid hormone leads to stimulated metabolism as the thyroid hormones target the BMR of the body.