Complains of progressive weakness and sharp headache

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Patient K., 54, complains of progressive weakness, sharp headache, pain in the heart, upper and lower jaws, ears, abdomen, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, insomnia, fever, loss of appetite, swallowing disorders. She used to take antithyroid drugs, but recently stopped treatment. On examination: the condition is severe, the patient is excited. Exophthalmos. The skin is hyperemic, especially on the face, neck, elbows, dry, turgor is reduced. The mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx are dry, salivation is reduced. Body temperature 40.8 ° C. Reflexes are sharply reduced, the expressed muscular hypotension. Tremor of the extremities. Breathing is frequent (46 per 1 min) and deep, breathing through the mouth. Heart rate 180 per 1 min, atrial fibrillation. AT 180/90 mm Hg Your previous diagnosis?

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