Editing Hyperthyroidism (section)

===Thyroid storm===
[[Thyroid storm]] presents with extreme symptoms of hyperthyroidism. It is treated aggressively with [[resuscitation]] measures along with a combination of the above modalities including: intravenous beta blockers such as [[propranolol]], followed by a [[thioamide]] such as [[methimazole]], an iodinated radiocontrast agent or an iodine solution if the radiocontrast agent is not available, and an intravenous [[steroid]] such as [[hydrocortisone]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide | edition = Sixth | vauthors = Tintinalli J |year=2004 |publisher=McGraw-Hill Professional |isbn=978-0-07-138875-7 |page=1312 }}</ref> [[Propylthiouracil]] is the preferred thioamide in thyroid storm as it can prevent the conversion of T4 to the more active T3 in the peripheral tissues in addition to inhibiting thyroid hormone production.<ref name="Lee 2023" />