Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Other thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Emergency
ICD-10: E05 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: थायरॉइड तूफान · தமிழ்: தைராய்டு புயல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಚಂಡಮಾರುತ · తెలుగు: థైరాయిడ్ తుఫాన్ · বাংলা: থাইরয়েড ঝড় · मराठी: थायरॉईड वादळ · ગુજરાતી: થાઇરોઇડ તોફાન
About this condition
This is a life-threatening emergency where an overactive thyroid suddenly releases excessive hormones into the bloodstream. It typically occurs in people with untreated hyperthyroidism who experience severe stress, infection, or trauma. Immediate hospital treatment is essential to prevent organ failure and death.
Common symptoms
rapid heartbeat
severe agitation
high fever
sweating
confusion
vomiting
diarrhea
tremors
When to see a doctor: immediately - call emergency services
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | थायरॉइड तूफान · गंभीर थायरॉइड अतिक्रियता · थायरोटॉक्सिक संकट · तीव्र अतिगलग्रंथिता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தைராய்டு புயல் · கடுமையான தைராய்டு நச்சு · தைராய்டு நெருக்கடி · தைரோடாக்சிக் புயல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಚಂಡಮಾರುತ · ತೀವ್ರ ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ವಿಷತ್ವ · ಥೈರೊಟಾಕ್ಸಿಕ್ ಬಿಕ್ಕಟ್ಟು · ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | థైరాయిడ్ తుఫాన్ · తీవ్రమైన థైరాయిడ్ విషప్రమాదం · థైరోటాక్సిక్ సంక్షోభం · థైరాయిడ్ గండం తుఫాను |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | থাইরয়েড ঝড় · তীব্র থাইরয়েড বিষক্রিয়া · থাইরোটক্সিক সংকট · গলগ্রন্থি ঝড় |
| Marathi (मराठी) | थायरॉईड वादळ · तीव्र थायरॉईड विषाक्तता · थायरोटॉक्सिक संकट · गलग्रंथी वादळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | થાઇરોઇડ તોફાન · તીવ્ર થાઇરોઇડ ઝેર · થાયરોટોક્સિક કટોકટી · થાઇરોઇડ સંકટ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic crisis or storm?
rapid heartbeat, severe agitation, high fever, sweating, confusion, vomiting.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call emergency services
Is Other thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic crisis or storm common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic crisis or storm?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call emergency services.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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