Global InformationThyrotoxic myopathy information
| Thyrotoxic myopathy | |
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| Specialty | Neurology |
Thyrotoxic myopathy (TM) is a neuromuscular disorder that develops due to the overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. Also known as hyperthyroid myopathy, TM is one of many myopathies that lead to muscle weakness and muscle tissue breakdown. Evidence indicates the onset may be caused by hyperthyroidism.[1] Physical symptoms of TM may include muscle weakness, the breakdown of muscle tissue, fatigue, and heat intolerance.[2] Physical acts such as lifting objects and climbing stairs may become increasingly difficult.[3] If untreated, TM can be an extremely debilitating disorder that can, in extreme rare cases, lead to death. If diagnosed and treated properly the effects can be controlled and in most cases reversed leaving no lasting effects.
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- ^ Horak HA, Pourmand R Endocrine myopathies. Neurologic Clinics 18:203-+ 2000.