Graves' disease: A form of hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid).
Autoimmune hyperthyroidism caused by antibodies continually stimulating the thyroid to make more TH. Many therapies exist, including total destruction of the thyroid, followed by thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the remainder of the patient's life.
An autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the cells of the thyroid gland causing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroid eye changes and skin changes are sometimes associated with it.
An endocrine disorder resulting from oversecretion of the hormone thyroxin, in which metabolic processes are speeded up, producing apprehension, restlessness, and irritability.
Disorder of the thyroid gland occurring most often in women. Characterized by bulging eyes, rapid pulse rate, profuse sweating, restlessness, irritability and weight loss.
a condition usually caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone and characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, a rapid heartbeat and nervous excitability
An autoimmune disease that causes goiter, overproduction of thyroid hormones, and sometimes bulging eyeballs.
The most common form of hyperthyroidism or high levels of circulating thyroid hormone. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland that causes excessive production and release of thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroid eye and skin changes are sometimes associated with this condition.
Also called Thyroid Eye Disease. Staring appearance, dryness, and double vision may result from inflammation of the muscles that surround the eye. Click HERE for more info.
is a type of autoimmune disease that can cause enlargement of the thyroid gland (a goiter) and overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). This disease may even affect the eyes and cause a bulging apearance as well as vision problems.
a common form of hyperthyroidism characterized by a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland), an increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion, and often a slight to moderate exophthalmos (protrusion of the eyeballs)
An autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormone. This causes such symptoms as nervousness, heat intolerance, heart palpitations, and unexplained weight loss.
Hyperthyroidism caused by an overactive diffuse goiter often associated with exophthalmos. Described by Dr. Robert Graves. More about this.
A form of hyperthyroidism caused by a diffuse toxic goiter. Often associated with the exophthalmos of the eyes.
The most common from of overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism; believed to be caused by a malfunction of the immune system.
Overactive thyroid gland function (hyperthyroidism). Sometimes associated with protrusion of the eyes.
