Named after the doctor who discovered the disease, Graves’ Disease is the most common form of Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can be defined as an “overactivity of the thyroid gland.” Both men and women have thyroids, but woman- specifically those who are between the ages of 20 and 40- are more prone to suffer from this disease. ...
Graves’ disease is sometimes referred to as a toxic diffuse goiter. It is the United States’ most common cause of hyperthyroidism. There is an overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Symptoms Categorized as an autoimmune disorder, there are a few common signs of hyperthyroidism; hand tremors, sleeping trouble, heat intolerance, fatigue, muscle weakness, nervousness, irritability, rapid/irregular ...
Graves Disease is a condition involving the thyroid gland. The thyroid is situated at the base of the neck, behind the throat. The thyroid gland is responsible for a multitude of functions in the body, including metabolism, and when it is not functioning properly, the entire body system is affected. Graves Disease is a hereditary ...
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (or hormonal) disorder in cats. The thyroid hormone is important in regulating metabolism. The prefix ‘hyper-‘ means excessive. To begin with, it’s helpful to understand how a normal thyroid gland functions, then we can move on to what happens when it becomes overactive. Explanations will be given about how ...
Each year, only two percent of the female population begins to suffer from a condition known as Graves’ disease, a disorder of the thyroid gland. For many, this autoimmune disease is under or misdiagnosed leading to significant health complications. As women, understanding this rare, but significant, health condition may work to ensure early intervention and ...
Overactive, Underactive, and Postpartum Every pregnant woman receives a TSH test at the beginning of her pregnancy. A person with normal TSH levels has a properly functioning thyroid — therefore her body is in balance and her metabolic systems function properly. A person with low TSH levels often has hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). In this instance, ...
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