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Graves' Disease
The leading cause of hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease represents
a basic defect in the immune system, causing production of immunoglobulins (antibodies) which stimulate and attack the thyroid
gland, causing growth of the gland and overproduction of thyroid hormone. Similar antibodies may also attack the tissues in
the eye muscles and in the pretibial skin (the skin on the front of the lower leg).
Signs and Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Weight Loss
- Restlessness
- Tachycardia (rapid heart beat)
- Changes in libido (sex drive)
- Muscle weakness
- Heat intolerance
- Tremors
- Enlarged thyroid gland
- Heart palpitations
- Increased sweating
- Blurred or double vision
- Nervousness & irritability
- Eye complaints, such as redness and swelling
- Hair changes
- Restless sleep
- Erratic behavior
- Increased appetite
- Distracted attention span
- Decrease in menstrual cycle
- Increased frequency of stools
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