- Patients’ symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) (N=58).
| Symptoms | n | % | Signs | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck swelling | 35 | 60.3 | Exophthalmos | 37 | 63.8 |
| Palpitation | 27 | 46.6 | Palpable goitre | 33 | 60.0 |
| Tremor | 17 | 29.3 | Tachycardia | 19 | 32.8 |
| Heat intolerance | 13 | 22.4 | Sweating | 10 | 17.2 |
| Irritability | 13 | 22.4 | Lid retraction | 8 | 13.8 |
| Weight loss | 13 | 22.4 | Altered mental status | 4 | 6.9 |
| Insomnia | 11 | 19.0 | Failure to thrive | 2 | 3.4 |
| Diarrhoea | 11 | 19.0 | |||
| Nervousness | 8 | 13.8 | |||
| Hyperactivity | 7 | 12.1 | |||
| Shortness of breath | 7 | 12.1 | |||
| Increased appetite | 4 | 6.9 | |||
| Decrease in concentration | 3 | 5.2 | |||
| Irregular menses/Oligomenorrhea | 3 | 5.2 | |||
| Eye symptoms (pain, redness, swelling, double vision) | 1 | 1.7 |