Feline hyperthyroidism: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

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{{Short description|Endocrine disorder in cats}}

{{Infobox medical condition

|name = Hyperthyroidism

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|specialty = [[Endocrinology]]

|symptoms = Weight loss, [[polyphagia]], [[polydipsia]], [[tachycardia]], [[polyuria]], restlessness

|complications = Cardiac problems, [[cachexia]], [[hypertension]]

|onset = Average 13 years

|duration = Lifelong if not properly treated

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|causes = Tumour, with multifactorial cause behind it.

|risks = Age, diet, chemicals, non-[[Siamese cat|Siamese]] breeds, indoor cats.

|diagnosis = Measurement of serum [[thyroxine]] levels

|differential = [[Diabetes mellitus]]

|prevention = Limiting iodine intake

|treatment = Thyroidectomy, radioactive iodine, anti-thyroid drugs

|medication = Methimazole, carbimazole

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|frequency = Most common endocrinopathy in cats

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'''Feline hyperthyroidism''' is an [[endocrine disorder]] in which the thyroid gland produces too much [[thyroid hormone]]. Hyperthyroidism is the most common [[endocrinopathy]] of cats. The complete [[pathogenesis]] is not fully understood.