Table 2 Signs and symptoms thyrotoxicosis among hyperthyroid patients attending UoGCSH (N = 211)
Sign/symptoms (N = 211) | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Palpitation | 176 (83.41%) |
Heat intolerance | 148 (70.14%) |
Increased sweating | 111 (52.61%) |
Tachycardia | 84 (39.81%) |
Fatigue | 80 (37.91%) |
Warm moist skin | 79 (37.44%) |
Weight loss | 57 (27.01%) |
Increased appetite | 31 (14.69%) |
Irritability | 29 (13.74%) |
Dyspnea | 22 (10.43%) |
Hyperactivity | 17 (8.06%) |
Tremor | 14 (6.64%) |
Menstrual irregularities (N = 199-females only) | 7 (3.52%) |
Exophthalmos | 4 (1.90%) |
Nervousness | 2 (0.95%) |
Diarrhea | 2 (0.95%) |
Polyuria | 1 (0.47%) |
Staring appearance | 1 (0.47%) |