These symptoms are caused by the oversecretion of thyroid hormones. Under certain circumstances, the thyroid gland will produce a large amount of such hormones, within a short duration, causing worsening of the symptoms. Such condition is called thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis or thyrotoxic crisis), which is very uncommon and rare. As per statistics, around 1% to 2% of people with hyperthyroidism may develop this condition, which can cause severe symptoms that can be life-threatening. It is mostly seen in females.
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