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Case Study 6: HyperthyroidismPatient: %u2022 A 35-year-old man complains of weight loss despite increased appetite, heat intolerance, palpitations, and tremors.Physical exam: %u2022 Enlarged thyroid gland, exophthalmos%u2022 TSH: <0 .01 mIU/L (suppressed)%u2022 Free T4: 3.8 ng/dL (elevated) Labs: %u2022 TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin): positiveDiagnosis %u2022 Graves' Disease :%u2022 Anti-thyroid medications (e.g., methimazole or propylthiouracil)%u2022 Beta-blockers for symptom control%u2022 Radioactive iodine therapy or thyroidectomy if medical management fails%u2022 Regular monitoring of thyroid function Treatment: %u2022 Ophthalmology referral for eye symptoms
