hyperthyroidism

pharmgirl · Mar 20, 2010

I'm gonna take a stab at this and hopefully a more experienced nurse will be by soon to clarify. I've not heard of "pressure symptom" but that doesn't mean anything lol. I am thinking that what is meant by the term and its relation to a hematoma is the pressure that any swelling of the thyroid gland would put pressure on the airway obviously compromising the patients ability to oxygenate.

allnurses Guide · Mar 20, 2010

I would imagine that this is referring to an enlarged thyroid causing compression symptoms. These may be difficulty swallowing, airway compressive symptoms such as stridor or the feeling that they are choking when lying flat, they may have voice changes as a result as well

deepurple · Mar 21, 2010

but i am still not understand about its symptom...can anyone who had over cross this term and any experienced about this

allnurses Guide · Mar 21, 2010

I can't even understand your question, really.

NSALVADORE · Mar 21, 2010

I've never heard of "pressure symptom" either.. Considering you mention hematoma formation, are you talking about post op care? And I agree with the others I would think, giving location and pressure that hematoma could cause would be airway constriction. I would ask your instructors to clarify, I'm interested in the answer!