Hashimoto's thyroiditis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually appear fatigued and have myxedema. Physical examination of patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis is usually remarkable for [bradycardia], [bradypnea] and delayed reflexes.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with Haashimoto's thyroiditis usually appears fatigues and have Myxedema.

Vital Signs

• Bradycardia (in hypothyroidism)
• Tachycardia (in hyperthyroidism)

Skin

• Dry skin
• Coarse hair

Head

• Puffy face

Throat

• Enlarged thyroid gland or presence of goiter
• Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease

Respiratory

• Bradypnea

Neurologic

• Slowed speech
• Slowed reflexes