Latent Hyperthyroidism: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of latent (subclinical) hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism).

Family history

  • Is there a frequent history of thyroid disease in your family?

Social history

  • Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
    • Palpitations (heart palpitations)
    • Cardiac arrhythmias
    • Accelerator heartbeat
    • Decreased resilience
    • Tremor
    • Increased sweating
    • Heat intolerance
  • Has your appetite changed?
  • Are you easily irritated?
  • Do you have concentration problems?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Has there been any change in bowel movements? Diarrhea?
  • Has your body weight changed unintentionally? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
  • Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?

Self history including medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions (thyroid disease)
  • Radiotherapy
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Pregnancies

Medication history