Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Hyperthyroidism may present with a variety of symptoms including urinary frequency. This report discusses a case of subclinical hyperthyroidism presenting as generalized weakness, urinary frequency, polyuria, and intermittent diarrhea. However, this elderly patient had a complex past medical history including multinodular nontoxic thyroid goiter with tracheal deviation and multiple recent admissions for aspiration pneumonia, making the diagnosis of subclinical hyperthyroidism less obvious. The patient was managed with intravenous fluids and discharged on propranolol with recommendations to follow-up with endocrinology. This case demonstrates the importance of keeping hyperthyroidism on the differential for urinary frequency and polyuria without other clear etiologies.

First Page

88251

Last Page

88251

DOI

10.7759/cureus.88251

Publication Date

7-1-2025

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