Anya Mikovich is a 35-year-old patient who presents to the office complaining of restlessness, heart palpitations, tremors, and sweating. She states, “I am unable to relax and have been sweating a lot
recently. I always feel hot.” She is displaying exophthalmos and has lost 6 pounds since her last visit
3 months ago, although she claims she hasn't been trying to lose weight. Given her signs and
symptoms, what endocrine disorder might the physician assume is afflicting this patient? Is this a
condition that could be passed down to her children? What sign is unique to this condition as
opposed to other endocrine disorders?