A man is found to have the following symptoms: a large goiter, muscle weakness, excessively emotional and irritable disposition, extreme weight loss, a constant feeling of being too warm in normal-temperature rooms, and bulging eyes.The probable diagnosis is
A)myxedema
B)Cushing's disease
C)Conn's syndrome
D)Grave's disease
E)Addison's disease

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The most probable diagnosis in this case is Grave's disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormones. Symptoms of Grave's disease include goiter, muscle weakness, emotional instability, weight loss, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos (bulging eyes). Myxedema is a condition of severe hypothyroidism, which may cause symptoms such as weight gain, cold intolerance, and lethargy. Cushing's disease is a condition that leads to hypercortisolism and may lead to symptoms such as weight gain, muscle weakness, and emotional lability. Conn's syndrome is a condition that results in excessive aldosterone secretion, leading to hypertension among other symptoms. Addison's disease is a condition that leads to adrenal insufficiency and may cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation.

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