Graves' Disease
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Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause. Because thyroid hormones affect a number of different body systems, signs and symptoms associated with Graves' disease can be wide ranging and significantly influence your overall well-being. Although Graves' disease may affect anyone, it's more common among women and before the age of 40. The primary treatment goals are to inhibit the overproduction of thyroid hormones and lessen the severity of symptoms.
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This video explains Graves disease, an immune system disorder that results in overproduction of thyroid hormones, known as hyperthyroidism. It covers Graves disease as a common cause of hyperthyroidism, the wide-ranging signs and symptoms possible because thyroid hormones affect many body systems, and that it is more common among women and before the age of 40.
Key points
- Defines Graves disease as an immune system disorder causing overproduction of thyroid hormones
- Notes a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, with Graves disease a common cause
- Explains signs and symptoms can be wide ranging because thyroid hormones affect many body systems
- Notes it may affect anyone but is more common among women and before age 40
- States the primary treatment goals described are to inhibit overproduction of thyroid hormones and lessen the severity of symptoms
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This video presents “Graves' Disease” — Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause. Because thyroid. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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