Thyrotoxicosis is a major risk factor for osteoporosis, however, its metabolic role in bone disease is not well established. The course of treatment of thyrotoxicosis has shown the reversal of bone loss and metabolic alteration with decreased risk of the disease. Here is an attempt to discuss thyrotoxicosis and its metabolic effect on bone disease. Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic condition indicated by the excess of thyroxin hormones which shows increased levels of thyroxine and triiodothyronine.
The Same situation is observed in hyperthyroidism but thyrotoxicosis is not dependent on hyperthyroidism. The conditions like thyroiditis or exogenous thyroid intake can also lead to thyrotoxicosis. Thyroid hormones are important for normal growth and development, in the case of excess secretions of hormones increased metabolic rates are observed in the body. The hyperthyroidism effect of…
