Patient's question:
Hyperthyroidism and pericardial effusion, these days during training I often feel weak in my limbs, and I'm also more anxious, especially feeling down. Panic, weight loss, eye discomfort - can hyperthyroidism lead to pericardial effusion?Doctor's answer:
Hyperthyroid patients can experience recurrent pericardial effusion. Once hyperthyroidism is diagnosed, long-term oral antithyroid medication such as methimazole tablets or propylthiouracil tablets is essential. The majority of patients can be cured after taking standard medication for more than two years. If the effect of oral antithyroid medication is not satisfactory, surgical treatment or radioactive iodine treatment can also be considered, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.