Pathophysiology
How does the thyroid gland react to Graves Disease?
This gland is overactive in Graves' disease.
This common symptom of Graves' disease includes feelings of anxiety and restlessness.
nervousness
This type of medication helps to reduce thyroid hormone production in Graves' disease.
antithyroid medications
What gender is most likely to develop this thyroid disorder?
Women
This other autoimmune thyroid disorder can occur alongside or instead of Graves' disease.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
What is graves disease primarily caused by?
Graves' disease is primarily caused by auto-immune response.
People with Graves' disease may experience this rapid heartbeat condition
tachycardia
This treatment involves using a radioactive substance to shrink the thyroid gland.
radioactive iodine therapy
This age group commonly sees the onset of Graves’ disease symptoms
women aged 30 to 50 years old
People with Graves' disease are at higher risk for developing this joint condition characterized by inflammation.
rheumatoid arthritis
In Graves' disease, the body produces too much of this hormone.
thyroid hormone
This skin condition associated with Graves' disease causes swelling, particularly on the shins
pretibial myxedema
In severe cases, this surgical procedure may be performed to remove part or all of the thyroid gland.
thyroidectomy
Approximately this many Americans are affected by Graves’ disease at any given time.
over 3 million
This skin condition, which causes loss of pigmentation, can be associated with autoimmune disorders like Graves’ disease.
vitiligo
This antibody stimulates the thyroid gland in Graves' disease.
thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI)
This vision problem, often caused by muscle swelling in the eyes, means seeing double.
Diplopia
This class of drugs can help manage symptoms like rapid heart rate in Graves' disease patients.
beta-blockers
This race has a higher incidence of Graves' disease compared to others.
Caucasians
Patients with Graves’ disease may also have this digestive disorder related to gluten intolerance.
celiac disease
Graves' disease can lead to this condition where the eyes bulge out.
Exophthalmos
Despite increased appetite what can be a symptom of this thyroid condition.
increased appetite
This new treatment for Graves' orbitopathy involves a monoclonal antibody injection.
teprotumumab
What addiction in a person's lifestyle habits can increase the risk of developing Graves' disease.
smoking
Patients with Graves’ may have an increased risk for developing this adrenal insufficiency condition.
Addison's disease