Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Hyperthyroidism     Hyperthyroidism Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Consider general causes of hyperthyroidism: - Graves' disease - Toxic nodule/ multinodular goiter - Thyroiditis - Drug effect (e.g., over replacement) Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit TSH, FreeT4, and FreeT3 levels. No imaging study is required before the appointment. If necessary, thyroid uptake and scan should be ordered to differentiate the etiology of hyperthyroidism. Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) The Hormone Foundation 2) The American Thyroid Association Appointment Timeframe Next available Urgent if patient symptomatic How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Fax information to: 734 647-2145 Patients: 734 647-5871 or 866 266-5211 Urgent consults: 734 647-5871 and request urgent consult Clinic Location Sites MEND Clinic Locations  UM Consulting Physician MEND Faculty Revised on: 04/09/2010