Graves' Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Graves' disease also called Basedow's disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism).

Symptoms-

Anxiety disorder

Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy)

Change in menstrual cycles

Diarrhea

Difficulty sleeping

Erectile dysfunction

Essential hand and finger tremor

Fatigue

Frequent bowel movements

Goiter

Heat sensitivity

Irritability

Muscle weakness

Nervousness

Palpitations

Rapid heartbeat

Reduced libido

Thick, red skin

Unintended weight loss

Causes-
It is an autoimmune disorder. In Graves' disease, our body’s immune system mistakenly produces antibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins that target our own healthy thyroid cells.

Risk factors

Emotional or physical stress

Family history

Pregnancy or recent childbirth

Rheumatoid arthritis

Smoking

Type 1 diabetes

Women are more likely to have this disease than are men.

Young age (younger than 40)

Specialists to visit

Endocrinologist

General Surgeon

Nuclear Medicine Doctor

Ophthalmologist

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.niddk.nih.gov
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.thyroid.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com