Question

Eileen A., a 32-year-old designer, is diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid. One of her presenting symptoms is the protrusion of both eyeballs, known as _______?

Answer 1

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Protrusion of both eyeballs caused by hyperactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism) is either called proptosis or exophthalmos. Symptoms of this can include loss or decline of vision, eye pain, headache, fever, and eye redness.

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