Graves Disease

Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause.

The treatment is relatively simple, but without it, the disease can have serious effects.
  • Symptoms
  • Mass or swelling at the neck

    • At the center

    • Painless

    common

    Bulging eyeballs

    common

    Weight loss

    common

    Rapid heart rate

    or Irregular heartbeat

    common

    Excessive sweating

    or Increased sensitivity to heat

    common

    Swelling or lump in eyelid

    or Flow of tears

    or Eye pain

    or Double vision

    or Feeling something in the eye

    common

    Skin rash and redness

    • At legs not feet

    common

    Anxiety

    common

    Shaking

    • Both sides

    common

    Irregular periods

    common

    Fatigue

    common

    Difficulty breathing

    or Swallowing difficulties

    common

    Painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed

    Thinning or loss of hair anywhere

    Unexplained skin injury

  • Risk factors
  • Family history of graves disease

    Diabetes mellitus

    • Type 1

    Smoking

  • Treatment
  • The three treatment options are radioiodine therapy, medications, and thyroid surgery.
  • Recommended specialist
  • If you have Graves Disease, then a visit to an endocrinologist is highly recommended.

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