A 13-year-old girl is brought to the clinic with the complaint of "emotional lability and restlessness." Other symptoms include: gradual weight loss despite a good appetite; warm, moist skin; heat intolerance; and unusually fine hair. These manifestations are most suggestive of which of the following?

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The symptoms described are indicative of hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by emotional lability, restlessness, weight loss despite good appetite, warm moist skin, heat intolerance, and fine hair.

A 13-Year-Old Girl Is Brought to the Clinic with the Complaint