Hyperthyroidism Pathophysiology and Schematic Diagram

Pathophysiology

Anterior Pituitary Gland’s release of 

Presence of Thyroid

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Secreting Pituitary Tumor

Grave’s Disease (Autoimmune)

Thyroid Gland’s stimulation of Release of Thyroid stimulating antibodies

Increased TSH production

producing T3 and T4 in normal amount

Facilitation of normal metabolism process

Increased T3 and T4 in the blood

HYPERTHYROIDISM

Increased oxygen

Increased body heat

Increased

Increased cellular

consumption

production

metabolism

metabolism

Insomnia

Heat intolerance

Weight loss in spite

Increased vital

Restlessness

Diaphoresis

of

signs and peristaltic

Fatigue

Red, flushed and warm

increased appetite

movement

Irritability

to touch skin

Tremors Nervousness Hyperactivity