Causes and Risk Factors
This type of antibody mimics TSH and overstimulates the thyroid in Graves' disease.
What is thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI)?
In Graves’ disease, this thyroid hormone level is typically low.
What is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)?
This treatment involves swallowing a capsule that destroys overactive thyroid cells.
What is radioactive iodine therapy?
This lifestyle habit significantly increases the risk of developing Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
What is smoking?
This test measures how much iodine the thyroid absorbs and helps confirm Graves’ disease.
What is the radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test?
This surgical procedure removes part or all of the thyroid gland to treat Graves’ disease.
What is a thyroidectomy?
Graves' disease is more common in this gender, especially between ages 20 and 40.
What is female?
This eye condition associated with Graves’ disease can cause double vision and light sensitivity.
What is Graves’ ophthalmopathy?
This treatment option is not recommended for pregnant individuals due to radiation exposure risks.
What is radioactive iodine therapy?