Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

Practice flashcards comparing the clinical manifestations and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism based on the lecture diagram.

Hypothyroidism

A condition characterized by symptoms including dry hair, puffy face, cold intolerance, goiter, slow heartbeat, weight gain, constipation, irregular menstrual cycles, and an increased risk of miscarriage.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by symptoms including hair loss, bulging eyes, goiter, heat intolerance, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, diarrhea, and menstrual periods that may occur less often or with longer cycles.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland that is listed as a symptom for both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Bulging eyes

A physical sign specifically associated with hyperthyroidism in the provided chart.

Cold intolerance

A sensitivity to cold temperatures experienced by individuals with hypothyroidism.

Heat intolerance

A sensitivity to heat temperatures experienced by individuals with hyperthyroidism.

Slow heartbeat

The cardiac characteristic associated with hypothyroidism.

Rapid heartbeat

The cardiac characteristic associated with hyperthyroidism.

Weight gain

The metabolic change associated with hypothyroidism.

Weight loss

The metabolic change associated with hyperthyroidism.

Puffy face

A facial characteristic associated with hypothyroidism.

Dry hair

A hair condition characteristic of hypothyroidism.

Hair loss

A hair condition characteristic of hyperthyroidism.

Constipation

A digestive symptom linked to hypothyroidism.

Diarrhea

A digestive symptom linked to hyperthyroidism.

Infertility and Miscarriage

Reproductive complications specifically associated with hypothyroidism.