Heat intolerance
Specialty: Endocrine and metabolic.
Why it occurs
- Hyperthyroidism
- Menopause
- Anxiety
- Drugs
Initial workup
TSH and FT4; assess context (age, cycle).
red flags
With weight loss, palpitations, tremor and goiter (thyrotoxicosis).
Standard management
- Antitiroideos/betabloqueante — yes hyperthyroidism
Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.
- Area
- Endocrine and metabolic
- Listed causes
- 4
- Treatment options
- 1