23rd May 2025

A 50-year-old female with a background of Graves’ disease, diagnosed 8 years ago, is admitted to AMU with pneumonia.

A 50-year-old female with a background of Graves’ disease, diagnosed 8 years ago, is admitted to AMU with pneumonia. She was stabilised and treatment commenced. During the ward round, the patient expresses her concerns about losing her job. She noted she is becoming progressively tired in the last 4 months more forgetful. She noted worsening tingling and numbness in her arms and legs in the last few weeks. She noted her tongue is swollen and red. She asks whether she can be investigated for these symptoms whilst she is an inpatient. What can these symptoms indicate?

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