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Mind Map by Tafe Teachers SB, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Tafe Teachers SB
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Grave's disease
- Autoimmune disease where
the thyroid gland produces too
much thyroid hormone.
Antibodies attack thyroid
tissue which causes it to
become overactive.
- Goitre
- Weight loss despite increased appetite
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Tachycardia
- Irritability
- Tremor
- Fatigue
- Vision problems
- Insomnia
- Changes in menstration
- Fertility problems
- Bulging eyes
- Diarrhoea
- Heart palpitations
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty
controlling
diabetes
- Monitor BGL's, dietitian
referral, monitor
dietary intake, vital
signs.
- Heart failure
- Thyroidectomy, beta blockers for
cardiovascular issues, medications
to suppress thyroid
- Comfortable sleeping environment,
education about not smoking and
lifestyle changes such as increase
exercises, ensure compliance with
diet, proper eye care including cold
compression on eyes, wearing proper
eye care, lubricating eyes and
elevating head to reduce pressure on
the eyes.
- Support groups :)
- Blood test to test
TSH, T3 and T4
levels
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