When to Seek Medical Care
If you have any of the following conditions, then call your doctor immediately:
Friends or family members of anyone experiencing symptoms of thyroid storm who may not be able to function normally should take the individual to an emergency department immediately.
Self-Care at Home
People experiencing thyroid storm are not able to function normally. This is a life-threatening emergency. People experiencing symptoms of thyroid storm should be taken to the emergency department.
Prevention
Thyroid storm can be prevented with early treatment of hyperthyroidism and recognition of the warning symptoms of thyroid storm.
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