What is Stellwag’s Sign?

Stellwag’s sign describes infrequent blinking commonly associated with increased stress, calcium deficiencies, sleep deprivation and prolonged raised levels of anxiety.

Stellwag’s sign is also commonly associated with Darylmple’s sign, which is associeated with Grave’s disease.

As a paramedic, stellwag’s sign can be identified in conjunction with Darylmple’s sign as a potential risk factor for a patient who may be suffering with increased thyroxine levels. Many thyroid conditions are undiagnosed until serious cardiac dysrhythmias occur, triggering the patient’s need for medical investigation.