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Hyperthyroidism39
- Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). (medlineplus.gov)
- Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. (medlineplus.gov)
- Thyroid tests showed hyperthyroidism with positive thyroid receptor antibodies, confirming the presence of Graves' disease. (pediatriconcall.com)
- 3) Graves' disease (GD) is a specific form of hyperthyroidism. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by Graves disease . (medscape.com)
- A new review summarizes the most recent evidence regarding the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of hyperthyroidism, clinical and subclinical Graves disease, and toxic nodular disease. (medscape.com)
- Evidence shows that RAI treatment cures hyperthyroidism for more than 90% of patients with Graves disease or autonomous thyroid nodules. (medscape.com)
- Treatment for subclinical hyperthyroidism is recommended for patients who are at highest risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, including those older than 65 years or with persistent serum thyrotropin level less than 0.1 mIU/L. (medscape.com)
- Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). (medlineplus.gov)
- GD is the most common form of hyperthyroidism ( 1 ) and up to 40% [CI 0.32 - 0.48] of GD patients have clinically apparent abnormalities of orbit soft tissue, known as Graves' orbitopathy (GO) or thyroid eye disease (TED) ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy is potentially sight threatening eye disease generally occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism or a history of hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease . (standardofcare.com)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy, thyroid dermopathy, and hyperthyroidism arise from a single underlying systemic process with variable expression. (standardofcare.com)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy occasionally may precede or follow hyperthyroidism by years (Wiersing WM et al). (standardofcare.com)
- Aside from hyperthyroidism, Graves' is also connected to thyroid eye disease in which your eyes become swollen. (greenmatters.com)
- Graves' disease, the most common type of hyperthyroidism in man, is an autoimmune disorder in which circulating antibodies cause diffuse thyroid hyperplasia and stimulate excessive thyroid secretion. (avmi.net)
- The onset of the ophthalmopathy is in aimed to investigate the prevalence and most cases concomitant with the onset severity of ophthalmopathy in Graves of hyperthyroidism, but eye disease may patients in our area (north-east of the precede or follow hyperthyroidism [ 3 ]. (who.int)
- Graves' Disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis (increased activity of the thyroid gland). (healthengine.com.au)
- Graves' Disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, affecting 2-5% of females at some time, with a female:male ratio of 7:1. (healthengine.com.au)
- Graves' disease is characterized by hyperthyroidism and one or more of the following: goiter, exophthalmos (protrusion of the eyeballs), and pretibial myxoedema (swelling on the shin above the lateral bone of the ankle). (healthengine.com.au)
- In Graves disease, the thyroid hormone level is elevated causing hyperthyroidism whereas, in Hashimoto, the thyroid hormone level drops well below the par value, resulting in hypothyroidism . (differencebetween.com)
- Autoimmune hyperthyroid disorder that classically comprises hyperthyroidism with a diffuse goitre, eye disease characterized by inflammation and involvement of intra-orbital structures, dermopathy to as pretibial myxoedema, and rare involvement of the nails, fingers and long bones known as acropachy. (capsulehealth.one)
- Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism , where your body produces too much thyroid hormone. (lifegurunewshubb.com)
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (a serious metabolic imbalance known as hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis). (superchanceltd.com)
- Graves' disease is a thyroid disorder characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, "orange-peel" skin, and hyperthyroidism.It is caused by an antibody-mediated auto-immune reaction, but the trigger for this reaction is still unknown. (superchanceltd.com)
- Graves' disease is a leading cause of hyperthyroidism. (superchanceltd.com)
- In people affected by the disease, the thyroid produces a bigger quantity of hormones than normal, which is commonly known as hyperthyroidism. (superchanceltd.com)
- Autoimmune disease leading to hyperthyroidism. (superchanceltd.com)
- Graves' disease is the cause of about 50% to 80% of the cases of hyperthyroidism in the United States. (superchanceltd.com)
- Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). (superchanceltd.com)
- Upload media Wikipedia: Instance of: disease: Subclass of: hyperthyroidism: Named after: Robert James Graves (Graves' disease) Karl Adolph von … Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause. (superchanceltd.com)
- A client has been tentatively diagnosed with Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). (besttestreview.com)
- CORRECT: c- The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which is protrusion of the eyeballs. (essaysresearch.org)
- A form of hyperthyroidism manifesting the triad of goitre, exophthalmos and pretibial myxoedema. (litfl.com)
- A young woman with hyperthyroidism displays a mass in the neck and exophthalmos. (5minuteconsult.com)
- Her thyroid function test results revealed hyperthyroidism, and Graves' disease was diagnosed as the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor autoantibody was positive. (chikd.org)
- In children with secondary enuresis, Graves' disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis, and signs of hyperthyroidism should be checked for carefully. (chikd.org)
- Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism with suppressed serum TSH and elevated free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) levels. (chikd.org)
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism, goiter and extrathyroidal manifestations, such as exophthalmos. (aothyroid.org)
- Autoantibodies to the thyrotropin (TSH) receptor (TSHR) have been detected in patients with Graves' disease and stimulating antibodies to TSHR are believed to induce hyperthyroidism. (aothyroid.org)
Protrusion of the eyeballs1
- Ophthalmopathy specifically involving exophthalmos (protrusion of the eyeballs), 1 General. (superchanceltd.com)
Ophthalmopathy13
- A differential diagnosis includes lymphoproliferative lesions, thyroid ophthalmopathy, IgG4-related ophthalmic disease, sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, orbital cellulitis and carotid-cavernous fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- 1 Graves disease is characterized by a diffuse goiter, thyrotoxicosis, associated infiltrative ophthalmopathy, and sometimes infiltrative dermopathy. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
- Transient periods of thyrotoxicosis sometimes occur, and rarely full hyperthyroid Graves' disease with active ophthalmopathy. (igi-global.com)
- Aim This study used swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) to investigate subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) in patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) who displayed different levels of disease activity and severity. (bmj.com)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease may sometimes occur in patients with euthyroid or hypothyroid chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. (standardofcare.com)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy annual adjusted incidence rate of 16 women and three men per 100,000 population (Bartley GB). (standardofcare.com)
- Graves' ophthalmopathy associated with periorbital and retro-orbital inflammation of fat, muscle, and connective tissue. (standardofcare.com)
- In cases of Graves' ophthalmopathy, the eyes may appear reddened or inflamed. (targetwoman.com)
- TED is sometimes called Graves' ophthalmopathy or Graves' Eye Disease. (lifegurunewshubb.com)
- Graves' disease is often associated with abnormalities affecting the eyes often referred to as Graves' ophthalmopathy. (superchanceltd.com)
- Graves' eye disease, also called Graves' Ophthalmopathy or Thyroid Eye disease, is a problem that usually develops in people with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves' disease (See brochure on Graves' disease).Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies directed against receptors present in the thyroid cells and also on the surface of the cells behind the eyes. (superchanceltd.com)
- Joffroy sign (1893): absent wrinkling of the forehead when a patient in patients Graves Ophthalmopathy looks up with the head bent forwards. (litfl.com)
- Graves Ophthalmopathy: constellation of findings, apparent in 25-50% of patients with Graves disease. (litfl.com)
Goiter3
- Her facies were improved, with persistent but diminished exophthalmos and hyperthyroid stare and a still-palpable but smaller goiter. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
- A chronic disease characterized by enlargement (goiter) and dense chronic lymphocytic infiltrates in the thyroid tissue, hypothyroidism. (labpedia.net)
- In addition to the typical symptoms of that condition, it also presents with goiter, mood disorders and a distinctive bulging of the eyes known as Graves' opthalmopathy. (superchanceltd.com)
Heat intolerance1
- Graves disease (GD) is an autoimmune thyroid disease that leads to hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in heat intolerance, tachycardia, hypertension, and a raised metabolic state 1) . (e-apem.org)
Retraction6
- It results in the remodeling of the orbit and upper face resulting in: dry eyes, increased lacrimation, local irritation, and eyelid retraction in mild cases, but can also manifest with pronounced proptosis, diplopia, and optic nerve compression, with potential vision loss in with severe disease. (standardofcare.com)
- The most common clinical features of Graves' ophthalomopathy are upper eyelid retraction, edema, erythema of the periorbital tissues and conjunctiva and propptosis. (standardofcare.com)
- Eye lid retraction, exophthalmos , extraocular muscle dysfunction, and ocular pain arethe most common manifestations of graves orbitopathy. (standardofcare.com)
- Moderate disease activity presents with persistence of lid retraction, lagophthalmos, and proptosis, accompanied by soft-tissue changes, swelling, and intermittent myopathy with an active course that usually settles within 6 months to a year. (paojournal.com)
- This is particularly a consideration in thyroid eye disease where lid retraction is often problematic. (paojournal.com)
- Physical findings of Graves' disease include a diffusely enlarged thyroid, tachycardia, exophthalmos, and lid retraction. (chikd.org)
Proptosis3
- Always perform thyroid function tests (TFTs) in addition to local imaging studies in children with unilateral exophthalmos or proptosis to rule out orbital tumor. (medscape.com)
- Orbital decompression in the setting of Graves' orbitopathy is generally indicated for reversal of proptosis complicated by corneal exposure, compressive optic neuropathy, orbital congestion, and increasingly, for disfiguring proptosis. (paojournal.com)
- Bulging eyes are also referred to as exophthalmos by the doctors or proptosis. (thenewsstrike.com)
Orbitopathy6
- Disease activity and severity were graded using European Group on Graves' Orbitopathy standardised criteria. (bmj.com)
- Graves' disease (GD) and Graves' orbitopathy (GO) result from ongoing stimulation of the TSH receptor due to autoantibodies acting as persistent agonists. (frontiersin.org)
- Approximately half the patients with GD have ocular involvement, Graves' orbitopathy. (standardofcare.com)
- THYROID orbitopathy is an extra-thyroidal manifestation of Graves' disease. (paojournal.com)
- A recent study reported that among patients with Graves' orbitopathy without diplopia who underwent transantral decompression for optic neuropathy, 53% developed new-onset diplopia. (paojournal.com)
- Time to review the descriptions and eponymythology of the forgotten signs associated with Graves orbitopathy - the signs of Dalrymple, Stellwag, von Graefe, Möbius and Joffroy. (litfl.com)
Identifying Grave's disease1
- Blood levels of thyroid hormones - thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxinecan help in identifying Grave's disease. (targetwoman.com)
Severe8
- Some adolescents may have true inability to close the eyelids because of more severe exophthalmos. (medscape.com)
- Severe exophthalmos can be associated with a sandy, gritty feeling in the eyes upon awakening or with corneal irritation or ulceration (exceedingly rare). (medscape.com)
- Approximately 3-5% of patients have severe disease with pain, inflammation, corneal ulceration or compressive optic neuropathy. (standardofcare.com)
- But although all of these conditions are connected to Graves' disease, they don't necessarily start once a person has Graves', and they aren't dependent on how severe someone's Graves' disease is. (greenmatters.com)
- In addition, severe forms of GO can lead to and thyroid disease was first recognized sight-threatening complications. (who.int)
- There have been few studies to evaluate with Graves disease will develop GO and the prevalence and severity of GO in Iranian severe forms affect 3% to 5% of patients. (who.int)
- However, if exophthalmos is severe or causing vision problems, treatment may be necessary. (danieltresleymd.com)
- Thyroid eye disease is more common in women , but is often more severe in men. (lifegurunewshubb.com)
Eyeballs1
- Exophthalmos or protruding eyeballs is a distinctive characteristic of Graves' Disease. (besttestreview.com)
Include a diffusely enlarged thyroid1
- With Graves disease, additional symptoms may include a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland, stare, or exophthalmos on examination. (medscape.com)
Bilateral4
- Bilateral presentation may have a higher incidence of systemic disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Bilateral exophthalmos was observed. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Occasionally appears as a unilateral process, but will the total imaging usually confirms asymmetric bilateral disease (Wiersinga WM et al). (standardofcare.com)
- Bilateral erythematous infiltrative plaques on lower extremities in 42-year-old man with Graves disease are consistent with pretibial myxedema. (capsulehealth.one)
Hashimoto's9
- Autoimmune thyroid diseases, including GD and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, are due to complex interactions between environmental and genetic factors. (pediatriconcall.com)
- CD is associated with HLA-DR3, and such an association has been demonstrated in Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis as well. (pediatriconcall.com)
- Diagnosing and Managing Hashimoto's Disease: Emerging Research and Opportunities, IGI Global, 2020, pp.241-247. (igi-global.com)
- This chapter explores the prognosis of Hashimoto's disease. (igi-global.com)
- Named for the Japanese health care professional who first described it in detail, Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease. (healthywomen.org)
- Graves' Disease (and Hashimoto's thyroiditis) is sometimes associated with other autoimmune disorders, including insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, collagen diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis . (healthengine.com.au)
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) is a classic example of the organic specific autoimmune disease. (labpedia.net)
- Some of the patients may have coexistence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Grave's disease. (labpedia.net)
- Both goiters and nodules can be common side effects of thyroid conditions like Graves' disease or Hashimoto's disease. (drchristianson.com)
Manifestations5
- It may be associated with other extra-intestinal manifestations and autoimmune diseases. (pediatriconcall.com)
- It is imperative for ophthalmologists to be aware of the early ophthalmological manifestations of AML which will allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening disease. (dovepress.com)
- RÉSUMÉ Cette étude a évalué la prévalence et la gravité des manifestations ophtalmologiques chez les patients atteints de la maladie de Graves-Basedow (n = 68) qui se sont présentés au service de consultations externes d'endocrinologie de l'Université des Sciences médicales de Mashad entre décembre 2002 et septembre 2005. (who.int)
- 2020) What are the dermatologic manifestations of Graves disease? (capsulehealth.one)
- Graves' Disease and the Manifestations of Thyrotoxicosis. (capsulehealth.one)
Dermopathy4
- Infiltrative dermopathy is the least common manifestation of the disease, occurring in fewer than 5% of patients. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
- Options for treatment of Graves dermopathy include high-dose topical corticosteroids, intralesional corticosteroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
- In addition, having Graves' can also cause a skin condition called pretibial myxedema aka Graves' dermopathy , as per the Cleveland Clinic. (greenmatters.com)
- Rarely, people with Graves' disease develop Graves' dermopathy, a skin condition characterized by red, swollen skin, usually on the shins and tops of the feet. (superchanceltd.com)
Autoantibodies1
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by autoantibodies toward the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors. (chikd.org)
Rheumatoid arthritis2
- Orbital pseudotumor has also been observed in association with Crohn's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, and ankylosing spondylitis all of which strengthen the basis of IOI being an immune-mediated disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Other autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis also risks triggering graves disease. (superchanceltd.com)
Robert James Graves3
- Robert James Graves, F.R.C.S. (1796 - 1853) was an eminent Irish surgeon after whom Graves' disease takes its name. (capsulehealth.one)
- Originally known as ' exophthalmic goitre ', Graves' disease owes its name to the Irish physician, Robert James Graves , who described the condition in 1835 . (capsulehealth.one)
- Robert James Graves (1796-1853) was an Irish physician. (litfl.com)
Hypothyroidism3
- Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which is a common cause of hypothyroidism, especially in areas where iodine deficiency is not prevalent. (differencebetween.com)
- Other thyroid diseases are Transient thyroiditis syndrome and idiopathic hypothyroidism. (labpedia.net)
- CONCLUSIONS: Hypothyroidism is a frequent and significant postoperative sequela of hemithyroidectomy, necessitating individualization of treatment strategy based on the underlying disease as well as the estimated risk of hypothyroidism and its risk factors. (bvsalud.org)
Toxic1
- They are graves disease wiki non-toxic efficiently. (superchanceltd.com)
Eyelids2
- He has special expertise in thyroid eye disease, and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and upper face. (pennmedicine.org)
- Thyroid eye disease, or TED, is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and fatty tissues behind the eye. (lifegurunewshubb.com)
Grave's9
- Grave's Disease is a condition caused by hyperactivity of the thyroid gland. (targetwoman.com)
- Typically Grave's disease affects women in the age group of 20 - 40 years. (targetwoman.com)
- Symptoms of Grave's disease include enlarged thyroid gland, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, anxiety and difficulty in sleeping. (targetwoman.com)
- A person suffering from Grave's disease experiences increased sensitivity to heat and moist skin. (targetwoman.com)
- Other symptoms of Grave's disease are weight loss without loss of appetite, bulging eyes and enlarged thyroid gland. (targetwoman.com)
- Patient suffering from Grave's disease may have increased sweating, hand tremors and muscular weakness. (targetwoman.com)
- This is also positive in Grave's disease. (labpedia.net)
- Mr. Blue Jay's sclerae appear above the irises of his eyes, indicating symptoms of exophthalmos secondary to Grave's Disease: a hyperthyroid autoimmune disorder that affects one's levels of TSH, T3 and T4 hormones. (jhu.edu)
- Although nocturnal enuresis is not a classical feature of Graves' disease, there are some reports of enuresis in Grave's disease. (chikd.org)
Bulging4
- It is usually linked to an enlarged thyroid gland and bulging eyes (exophthalmos). (digitalnaturopath.com)
- In some cases, Graves disease can also cause bulging eyes (known as exophthalmos), which can be bothersome for some. (danieltresleymd.com)
- It can lead to symptoms like bulging eyes (exophthalmos). (healthshots.com)
- Graves' Eye disease can also lead to bulging eyes, also known as Thyroid eye disease. (thenewsstrike.com)
Orbital6
- Idiopathic orbital inflammatory (IOI) disease refers to a marginated mass-like enhancing soft tissue involving any area of the orbit. (wikipedia.org)
- The best imaging modality for idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease is contrast-enhanced thin section magnetic resonance with fat suppression. (wikipedia.org)
- SS-OCT is a useful and non-invasive tool in orbital disease research. (bmj.com)
- Orbital pre-adipocytes and fibroblasts also express the TSH receptor, resulting in expanded retro-orbital tissue and causing exophthalmos and limited eye movement. (frontiersin.org)
- Orbital decompression surgery aims to help patients who are experiencing a condition called exophthalmos. (amishahviramd.com)
- With orbital decompression, you can give you and your eyes relief from symptoms of exophthalmos. (amishahviramd.com)
Pediatric Graves Disease1
- the peak incidence of pediatric Graves disease occurs in children aged 11 to 15 years. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
Occurs4
- Critically important Graves disease occurs in 25% of patients, however sub clinical involvement with extreme ocular muscle enlargement is seen radiographically it up to 70% of patients. (standardofcare.com)
- Exophthalmos occurs when the muscles and tissues around the eye are affected by the overactivity of the thyroid gland. (danieltresleymd.com)
- This is because TED most often occurs as part of Graves' disease - an autoimmune condition that causes your immune system to attack the healthy tissue of your thyroid , skin and eyes. (lifegurunewshubb.com)
- This is so because Graves' disease occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormone and the immune system attacks the tissue around the eyes which makes the eyes protrude forward. (thenewsstrike.com)
Pathogenesis3
- 4,5) Celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid disease have similarities in pathogenesis. (pediatriconcall.com)
- A family history of thyroid dysfunction is found in approximately half the patients with Graves' disease and the pathogenesis is strongly influenced by genetics. (standardofcare.com)
- All patients with regarding the pathogenesis, pathophysio- confirmed diagnosis of Graves disease logy, and management of this disease attending the endocrine clinics of the [ 6,7 ]. (who.int)
Body produces too much thyroid hormone1
- When someone has Graves disease, their body produces too much thyroid hormone, causing the metabolism to speed up. (danieltresleymd.com)
Hyperthyroid autoimmune1
- A thyroid specialist has to be consulted when a patient is suffering from the hyperthyroid autoimmune - Graves' disease . (targetwoman.com)
Antithyroid drugs2
- For most patients with symptoms of Graves disease, first-line treatment can begin with antithyroid drugs to reduce the synthesis and secretion of excess thyroid hormone. (medscape.com)
- The treatment options for Graves' disease include antithyroid drugs, radioiodine therapy, and thyroidectomy. (capsulehealth.one)
Systemic2
- Ophthalmic involvement can be the initial manifestation of the systemic disease or the first sign of relapse. (dovepress.com)
- Rheumatic fever, inflammatory bowel disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus have also been reported as causes of myocarditis in children 2) . (e-apem.org)
Severity2
- Our provider will evaluate your condition and recommend treatment based on the severity of your exophthalmos and how long it has been present. (danieltresleymd.com)
- The disease process can present with varying degrees of activity and severity. (paojournal.com)
Symptoms of thyroid disease1
- Symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common during this period, but these are also symptoms of thyroid disease. (healthywomen.org)
EYES1
- Patients treating Graves disease with other therapies may notice a reduction in the protrusion of the eyes. (danieltresleymd.com)
People with Graves disease1
- Most people with Graves disease can lead normal, healthy lives with treatment. (danieltresleymd.com)
Occur4
- Graves'-like disease, with associated exophthalmos does not appear to occur in the cat. (avmi.net)
- This disease can occur at any age. (labpedia.net)
- Graves' disease usually affects people between ages 30 and 50, but can occur at any age. (superchanceltd.com)
- Less commonly, Graves' eye disease can occur in people with an underactive thyroid gland as well and rarely in people with normal thyroid levels. (thenewsstrike.com)
Prevalence1
- There is an increased prevalence of coronary artery disease in patients with untreated or undertreated HT. (igi-global.com)
Tissues3
- Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an uncommon immune disorder that usually affects multiple tissues and organs with tumor-like masses and/or painless enlargement. (msdmanuals.com)
- Autoimmune diseases are where the immune system attacks certain tissues of the body, and in Graves Disease that causes overactivity of the thyroid gland. (healthengine.com.au)
- Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the human immune system attacks healthy human tissues within the body. (superchanceltd.com)
Family history of thyroid1
- She was born from non-consanguineous parents and had a family history of thyroid disease. (pediatriconcall.com)
Associated with other autoimmune1
- Many genes associated with increased risk of GD overlap with those associated with other autoimmune diseases. (standardofcare.com)
Stare1
- We stare down disease like a runner stares down those miles. (jhu.edu)
Autoimmune disorders1
- Graves disease and Hashimoto are two such autoimmune disorders that affect both structure and function of the thyroid gland. (differencebetween.com)
Incidence1
- The disease has a peak incidence between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age. (healthengine.com.au)
Euthyroid1
- After treatment for Graves' disease with methimazole, symptoms of enuresis resolved within 2 weeks as she became clinically and biochemically euthyroid. (chikd.org)
Nurse is assessin2
- The nurse is assessing a client with Graves' disease. (nclex.me)
- 2. A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. (essaysresearch.org)
18351
- Graves disease (1835). (litfl.com)