Hashitoxicosis

{{Short description|Thyrotoxicosis in Hashimoto's thyroiditis}}

Hashitoxicosis, which can be abbreviated "Htx",{{cite journal |vauthors=Nabhan ZM, Kreher NC, Eugster EA |title=Hashitoxicosis in children: clinical features and natural history |journal=J. Pediatr. |volume=146 |issue=4 |pages=533–6 |date=April 2005 |pmid=15812459 |doi=10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.10.070 }} is a transient hyperthyroidism caused by inflammation associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis disturbing the thyroid follicles, resulting in excess release of thyroid hormone.Robins Basic Pathology

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Major clinical signs include weight loss (often accompanied by an increased appetite), anxiety, intolerance to heat, fatigue, hair loss, weakness, hyperactivity, irritability, apathy, depression, polyuria, polydipsia, delirium, and sweating. Additionally, patients may present with a variety of symptoms such as palpitations and

arrhythmias (notably atrial fibrillation), shortness of breath (dyspnea), loss of libido, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Long term untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to osteoporosis. In the elderly, these classical symptoms may not be present.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}