The following can be observed in a patient who has Grave's disease

Question

(hyperthyroidism):
a) Drop of the upper eyelid
b) High level of TSH
c) Intolerance to cold
d) High systolic blood pressure
e) Constipation

Answer 1

The correct answers are a) Drop of the upper eyelid and d) High systolic blood pressure.

In Grave's disease, which is a common cause of hyperthyroidism, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to overproduce thyroid hormones. This overproduction leads to a variety of symptoms.

One of the characteristic signs of Grave's disease is the presence of Graves' ophthalmopathy, which can cause a characteristic "lid lag" or "drop of the upper eyelid." The muscles that control eye movement can be affected, leading to protrusion of the eyes (exophthalmos) and difficulty closing the eyes fully. This can result in dryness, redness, and irritation of the eyes.

High systolic blood pressure can also be observed in patients with Grave's disease. Thyroid hormones have multiple effects on the cardiovascular system, including increased heart rate, increased cardiac output, and increased blood pressure.

The other options are not typically associated with Grave's disease. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels are typically low in Grave's disease due to negative feedback from elevated thyroid hormone levels. Intolerance to cold is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism, and constipation is not a specific symptom of Grave's disease.