Category: graves-disease

Graves’ disease is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly launches an attack on the thyroid gland, damaging it in such a way that it increases the production of thyroid hormones. This leads to an overactive thyroid, which can cause symptoms and complications such as a rapid, irregular heartbeat, thinning bones, fertility… Continue reading 6 Things That Can Worsen Graves’ Disease Symptoms

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder and the most common type of hyperthyroidism (or overactive thyroid, which occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormones). The condition affects roughly 1 in 200 people in the U.S., according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Because people can attribute the symptoms of Graves’ disease to stress… Continue reading Resources to Treat Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. It is the most common form of overactive thyroid, which causes many of your body’s functions to speed up. If a woman with Graves’ disease becomes pregnant, the disease can affect both the pregnancy and the health of the mother. Pregnancy may also trigger Graves’ disease… Continue reading Graves’ Disease and Pregnancy

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1 in 200 people. It’s the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, which occurs when the body makes too much thyroid hormone. In people with Graves’ disease, the immune system produces proteins called antibodies — substances that are usually produced to destroy foreign bodies,… Continue reading Symptoms of Graves’ Disease

With Graves’ disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid — the small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck — which then triggers an increase in thyroid hormones. The result is an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism. Symptoms include a fast heartbeat, irritability, trouble sleeping, and muscle weakness. If you’ve been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, you may be… Continue reading Healthy Living With Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or the overproduction of thyroid hormones. (1) The condition occurs when your immune system makes an antibody called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI), which causes the thyroid to make more thyroid hormone than your body requires. Without treatment, Graves’ disease can cause serious problems with the heart, bones,… Continue reading What Is Graves’ Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. In the United States it is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, affecting roughly 1 in every 200 people. (1) Most people who have it are diagnosed in early to middle adulthood. But children and older adults can also develop Graves’ disease. Although most of the… Continue reading Graves’ Disease in Children, Teens, and Adults