Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thyrotoxic hyperemesis: a case report.

K W Wang, K S Mui

    Singapore Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This case study highlights a rare instance of hyperemesis in a male patient caused by hyperthyroidism. Antithyroid drug treatment effectively resolved the severe vomiting, suggesting a link between thyroid hormones and emesis.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Preparation, thermal storage properties and application of sodium acetate trihydrate/expanded graphite composite phase change materials.

    Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)·2023
    Same author

    Uncovering and Experimental Realization of Multimodal 3D Topological Metamaterials for Low-Frequency and Multiband Elastic Wave Control.

    Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2023
    Same author

    [Epidemiological characteristics and the establishment and evaluation of a risk prediction model for nosocomial infection in burn patients].

    Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi·2023
    Same author

    [A single-center retrospective analysis of 77 traumatic arterial injuries of lower extremities].

    Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]·2021
    Same author

    [Evidence-based progress for the risk events of paclitaxel devices in treatment of peripheral artery disease].

    Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]·2021
    Same author

    Dynamics of Kresling origami deployment.

    Physical review. E·2020

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Hyperthyroidism, a condition of excess thyroid hormones, can manifest with various symptoms.
    • Hyperemesis, or severe nausea and vomiting, is typically associated with pregnancy but can occur in other conditions.
    • Estrogen is a known emetic factor, with levels often elevated in thyrotoxicosis.

    Observation:

    • A male patient presented with hyperemesis attributed to hyperthyroidism.
    • Initial investigations ruled out other common causes of hyperemesis.
    • The patient exhibited hyperthyroxinemia, indicating excessive thyroid hormone levels.

    Findings:

    • Treatment with antithyroid medication successfully alleviated the hyperemesis.
    • The case suggests a potential interplay between hyperthyroidism, elevated estrogen levels, and emesis, even in males.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • This presentation mimics aspects of hyperemesis gravidarum, despite the patient's sex.

    • Implications:

    • Recognizing hyperthyroidism as a cause of hyperemesis is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
    • Antithyroid therapy offers an effective treatment for thyrotoxic vomiting.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking thyroid hormones, estrogen, and emesis in non-pregnant individuals.