Differential diagnosis of all

the clinical features (signs

and symptoms of
hyperthyroidism)
 Diarrhoea, Weight loss
• Infections (e.g., Bacterial, viral, parasitic)

• Endocrine disorders (e.g., Hyperthyroidism)

• Gastrointestinal disorders (Inflammatory bowel

disease e.g., Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis)

• Medication side effect (e.g., Antibiotics)

 Tremors, palpations:
• Endocrine disorders (e.g., Hyperthyroidism)

• Use of stimulants (e.g., Caffeine, cocaine)

• Medication side effect (e.g., beta-

adrenergic agonists )

• Psychological triggers (e.g., Stress, Anxiety,

panic attack)
Ocular changes (Diplopia), Proptosis
• Trauma

• Tumors

• Infections (e.g., Bacterial, Viral)

• Graves’ disease
(Graves ophthalmopathy)
 Diarrhoea, Weight loss
• Infections (e.g., Bacterial, viral, parasitic)

• Endocrine disorders (e.g., Hyperthyroidism)

• Gastrointestinal disorders (Inflammatory bowel

disease e.g., Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis)

• Drug usage (e.g., Medications)

 Neck Swelling
• Endocrine disorders (e.g., Hypothyroidism)

• Benign thyroid nodule or cancer

(Malignancy)

• Infections that cause enlarged lymph nodes

(e.g., Bacterial, Viral)
 Hair Loss
• Hormonal imbalance (e.g., polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS))

• Hereditary hair loss

• Medication side effect (e.g., Acne treatments —

isotretinoin)
 Frequent urination (Polyuria), Excessive
Thirst (Polydipsia)
• Kidney Disease

• Diabetes

• Hypercalcemia (Due to: Hyperthyroidism/

Sarcoidosis/ Tuberculosis)

• Diuretic use
 Increased Appetite (Polyphagia)
• Diabetes

• Anxiety

• Stress
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