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Symptom rating scale for assessing hyperthyroidism.

I Klein1, P T Trzepacz, M Roberts

  • 1Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|February 1, 1988
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A new hyperthyroid symptom scale (HSS) effectively tracks symptom changes in Graves' disease patients during treatment. The HSS demonstrated sensitivity to both adrenergic and metabolic shifts, aiding clinical management.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Thyroid Disorders

Background:

  • Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism.
  • Accurate assessment of hyperthyroid symptoms is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Existing symptom scales may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of hyperthyroidism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel hyperthyroid symptom scale (HSS).
  • To assess the sensitivity of the HSS to treatment-induced changes in hyperthyroidism.
  • To evaluate the utility of the HSS in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • A hyperthyroid symptom scale (HSS) was designed.
  • The HSS was administered to ten subjects with untreated Graves' disease.
  • Subjects underwent sequential treatment with propranolol hydrochloride and propylthiouracil.

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Main Results:

  • Subjects with untreated Graves' disease had reproducible HSS scores of 20 or more.
  • HSS scores significantly declined during both propranolol and propylthiouracil treatments.
  • Decreased heart rate was observed with HSS score reduction; propylthiouracil also reduced goiter size and improved thyroid function tests.

Conclusions:

  • The developed HSS is sensitive to changes in both adrenergic and metabolic aspects of hyperthyroidism.
  • The HSS is a valuable tool for the clinical assessment and management of thyrotoxicosis.
  • The scale aids in monitoring treatment efficacy in Graves' disease.