A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.

A thyroid storm can cause a rapid heart rate, fever, sweating, and shakiness. Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeats may occur as your heart works harder. Life-threatening symptoms of a thyroid ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...