Graves' disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 14, 2022 · 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. Thyroid hormones affect many body systems, so signs and symptoms of Graves' disease can be wide ranging.
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Graves’ Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBJul 6, 2022 · What is Graves’ disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks healthy tissue in your thyroid gland for unknown reasons. It’s the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, a condition in which your thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone.
Graves' disease - Wikipedia
WEBGraves' disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It frequently results in and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It also often results in an enlarged thyroid.
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WEBGraves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Thyroid hormones control the way your body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body, even the way your heart beats.
Graves' Disease - What is Graves' Disease and What Causes It? - WebMD
WEBApr 26, 2022 · Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes your thyroid to become hyperactive -- work harder than it needs to. It is one of the most common thyroid problems and the leading cause of...
Graves' Disease - American Thyroid Association
WEBApr 21, 2021 · Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that leads to a generalized overactivity of the entire thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. It is named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician, who described this form of hyperthyroidism about 150 years ago.
Graves' disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 14, 2022 · To diagnose Graves' disease, your doctor may conduct a physical exam and check for signs and symptoms of Graves' disease. He or she may also discuss your medical and family history. Your doctor may also order tests including: Blood tests. Blood tests can help your doctor determine your levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) — …
Graves' Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
WEBOverview. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that impacts the function of the thyroid gland, leading to excess hormone production that results in symptoms such as increased heart rate and metabolism, as well as other serious complications, if left untreated. About 1% of people in the United States have Graves’ disease.
Graves’ Disease: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline
WEBOct 27, 2021 · Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that causes a condition called hyperthyroidism. With this condition, your thyroid gland creates too much thyroid hormone in the body. Graves’ disease is...
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