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What Causes A Hypothyroidism Person To Become Hyperthyroid?
Question: What would cause a person who has been hypothyroid for 30yrs. suddenly become hyperthyroid and experience symptoms of thyroid storm?
Brief Answer:
very rare
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Theoretically and practically this is very rare.
Well the most probable reasons can be :
''Thyroiditis'' meaning inflammation of the thyroid gland, the reason for this is usually not known (idiopathic).
A single (solitary nodule) becomes overactive and starts producing too much hormone.
Possibility of the person/patient taking too many tablets of Eltroxin / medicines meant for treatment.
very rare
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Theoretically and practically this is very rare.
Well the most probable reasons can be :
''Thyroiditis'' meaning inflammation of the thyroid gland, the reason for this is usually not known (idiopathic).
A single (solitary nodule) becomes overactive and starts producing too much hormone.
Possibility of the person/patient taking too many tablets of Eltroxin / medicines meant for treatment.
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