THYROID STORM (Thyrotoxic Crisis) A rare, life-threatening endocrine emergency requiring immediate ICU care What is Thyroid Storm? Thyroid Storm is an extreme, sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism , where very high thyroid hormone activity causes multi-organ dysfunction . Mortality remains significant without prompt treatment. थायरॉइड स्टॉर्म हाइपरथायरॉइडिज़्म की एक अत्यंत गंभीर स्थिति है, जिसमें शरीर पर थायरॉइड हार्मोन का प्रभाव अचानक बहुत बढ़ जाता है और कई अंग प्रभावित होते हैं। Common Triggers / कारण Infection (pneumonia, UTI, sepsis) Surgery or trauma Stopping antithyroid drugs suddenly Childbirth Iodine load (contrast, amiodarone) Diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke, MI Clinical Features / लक्षण High fever (≥40°C) Severe tachycardia / atrial fibrillation Agitation, delirium, psychosis, coma Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain Heart failure, shock Symptoms are out of proportion to routine hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis / निदान Primarily clinical...