Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Thyrotoxicosis in an Elderly Patient Simulating Infectious Gastroenteritis

Abstract

Moe TO, Htwe TH, Yin TA and Ani T

A case of “apathetic” hyperthyroidism in which an elderly lady presented with symptoms of gastroenteritis was described. Thorough clinical assessment and systematic diagnostic work up are imperative to confirm an occult thyroid disorder as undiagnosed thyroid illness could cause a variety of adverse outcomes in old age.