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Graves Disease?
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Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease whereby the patient's own thyroid gland is attacked by his or her own immune system causing it to produce too much thyroxin. Thyroxin (T4) is a hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland which has four iodine molecules that are attached to its molecular structure. This disease is characterised by hyperthyroidism as a result of circulating auto antibodies.
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Grave's disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid to become overactive. It produces excess hormone that cause a serious imbalance. Some of its symptoms are hand tremors, enlarged thyroid and a rapid heartbeat.
Graves disease is a disease in which your thyroid gland overproduces the hormone thyroxine.
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Graves Disease, caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones, can cause weakness, shortness of breath, brittle nails, fatigue, low sex drive, and watering of eyes. For more information
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Graves disease is an enlargement of the thyroid gland due to an autoimmune attack. It causes the thyroid gland to produce an excessive amount of thyroid hormone into the body.
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With the right treatment, the Graves Disease prognosis is very good. Without treatment, Graves Disease can lead to more serious conditions and potentially life-threatening complications
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1. Watch for the onset of Graves' disease in family members. Since the cause seems to be both genetic and environmental, you're more likely to develop it if a family member has it
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