• It often begins with symptoms of an overactive thyroid, which last 2 to 4 months. (wikipedia.org)
  • Graves disease, a form of overactive thyroid disease, can cause insomnia, hyperactivity and weight loss. (rxwiki.com)
  • A high level of thyroid hormone in the blood plus a low level of TSH is a sign of overactive thyroid. (rxwiki.com)
  • Sometimes, routine screening of thyroid function reveals mild overactive thyroid in a person without symptoms. (rxwiki.com)
  • This test can be helpful in ruling out other possible causes of overactive thyroid. (rxwiki.com)
  • But for most people, the overactive thyroid comes back. (rxwiki.com)
  • If you have ever had swelling in your neck or felt long periods of tiredness and soreness of your joints, you would have seen your doctor and the subject of an overactive thyroid would have come up. (harcourthealth.com)
  • So what causes an overactive thyroid? (harcourthealth.com)
  • The overactive reaction is treated by taking Armour Thyroid . (harcourthealth.com)
  • Whilst most people know about the increased risk of diabetes, there's also an increased risk of an overactive thyroid. (harcourthealth.com)
  • The fortunate side of this, is that after pregnancy, the overactive thyroid gland can be treated and it will return back to it's normal function without long-term complications. (harcourthealth.com)
  • An overactive thyroid gland can have a huge impact on our lives, the treatments can range from a daily tablet, right up to surgery. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Determines if you have an underactive or overactive thyroid. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • You can have either an underactive or overactive thyroid, which both cause many symptoms that make your life difficult. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • Graves' Disease: In Graves' disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become overactive and produce too much thyroid hormone. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Grave's disease is when the body has an overactive thyroid. (health.mil)
  • Hyperthyroid function (an overactive thyroid that can be caused due to Graves' disease) and symptoms - such as anxiety, weight loss, sleeplessness, diarrhea and feeling overheated - can be treated with an anti-thyroid medication or sometimes a permanent treatment, such as surgery to remove the thyroid gland. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Graves' disease can cause the thyroid gland to become overactive or underactive. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • It is sometimes called overactive thyroid. (cardiohow.com)
  • Many women with Hashimoto's disease develop an underactive thyroid. (wikipedia.org)
  • If a woman is pregnant and has symptoms of Hashimoto's disease, the clinician will do an exam and order one or more tests. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of an underactive thyroid. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women being treated for Hashimoto's disease can become pregnant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women with Hashimoto's disease or an underactive thyroid who are taking levothyroxine before pregnancy may need a higher dose to maintain normal thyroid function. (wikipedia.org)
  • High levels of these antibodies are a sign of Hashimoto's disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You may need a thyroid antibody test if you have symptoms of Hashimoto's disease or Graves' disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis cause a hormone imbalance, disrupting the thyroid gland's hormone production to varying degrees. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Hashimoto's Disease: In Hashimoto's disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become inflamed and eventually damaged. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Hashimoto's is when the body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. (health.mil)
  • Family history is very important to be aware of, as thyroid disorders are commonly passed from one generation to another by thyroid autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's or Graves' diseases) that can greatly contribute to developing a thyroid disorder. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Hypothyroid function (an underactive thyroid that can be caused due to Hashimoto's disease) and symptoms - such as tiredness, lethargy, feeling colder than normal, weight gain, constipation, memory loss, hair loss and dry skin - are treated with thyroid replacement hormone (levothyroxine). (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Knowing if you are genetically predisposed to Hashimoto's or Graves' diseases is important, to ensure all appropriate tests are ordered. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • 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)
  • Due in part to this fact, those with an autoimmune thyroid condition such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease, especially if it is undiagnosed or untreated, are far more likely to develop diabetes. (holtorfmed.com)
  • 7. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland and is sometimes also called Hashimoto's disease, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, or autoimmune thyroiditis. (healthmedin.com)
  • 8. In the autoimmune thyroid condition, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, diseases of the grave, and the thyroid of the eyes, thyroid antibodies are significantly elevated. (healthmedin.com)
  • 9. Hashitoxicosis is a short-term event with abnormally high levels of thyroid hormones caused by the destruction of the thyroid gland due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (healthmedin.com)
  • Some of these genes are specific to Hashimoto's thyroiditis, while others are common in Grave and Hashimoto diseases, indicating that there is a shared genetic susceptibility. (healthmedin.com)
  • 21. Environmental factors such as excess iodine, gluten, infections, drugs, and pollutants can trigger Hashimoto's thyroiditis and contribute to disease progression in genetically predisposed individuals. (healthmedin.com)
  • 22. Celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiform are relatively common in people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis with a prevalence of approximately 20% to 25%, however, there are many patients who are asymptomatic or have subtle symptoms and go undiagnosed. (healthmedin.com)
  • 24. Antibodies to the thyroid in Hashimoto's patients were reported to be significantly lower after 6 months and to be virtually undetectable after 12 and 24 months in individuals who followed a gluten-free diet. (healthmedin.com)
  • Imbalances in digestion and intestinal flora cause a malfunction of the immune system and can trigger autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (healthmedin.com)
  • The intricate interplay between stress and thyroid hormones is especially important for autoimmune thyroid disorders, such as Grave's and Hashimoto's diseases. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, or Hashimoto's disease, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • Though it can affect people of all ages, Hashimoto's disease is most common in middle-aged women. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • Various diseases affect the thyroid gland and cause it to malfunction, but the most common is autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis). (triathlete.com)
  • The two most common are Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. (bodahealth.ca)
  • In thyroid disease the immune system makes antibodies that damage thyroid cells and interfere with their ability to make thyroid hormone. (wikipedia.org)
  • c) Effect of antibodies and antigen-specific B cells on antigen uptake. (hindawi.com)
  • The immune system makes antibodies that trigger the thyroid to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs. (rxwiki.com)
  • With Graves' disease, the immune system makes antibodies that act like TSH, which triggers the thyroid to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs. (rxwiki.com)
  • A blood sample is sent to a lab to look for antibodies that suggest Graves' disease. (rxwiki.com)
  • A thyroid antibody test measures the level of thyroid antibodies in a sample of your blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There are different tests that check for different types of thyroid antibodies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Thyroid antibody tests are used to check for different thyroid antibodies that affect your thyroid in different ways. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb). (medlineplus.gov)
  • These antibodies can be a sign of Graves' disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There are no special preparations necessary for a thyroid antibodies blood test. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Negative: no thyroid antibodies were found. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Positive: thyroid antibodies, TPOAb and/or TgAb, were found. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Graves' disease occurs when your child's immune system develops antibodies that attach to the thyroid cells, causing them to produce too much thyroid hormone . (chop.edu)
  • Graves' disease (GD), characterized by TSH-receptor stimulating antibodies and increased thyroid hormone serum levels, is an autoimmune disease affecting roughly 3% of the general population ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Caused by inflammation, cellular proliferation and increased growth of extraocular muscles and retro-orbital connective and adipose tissues due to the actions of thyroid stimulating antibodies and cytokines released by cytotoxic T lymphocytes (killer cells). (capsulehealth.one)
  • It is caused by the body's production of antibodies against the thyroid TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) receptor, which results in continuous stimulation of the thyroid gland to synthesize and secrete excess quantities of the thyroid hormones, T4 and T3. (healthengine.com.au)
  • Calcaterra V et al 2019 Anti-gastric parietal cell antibodies for autoimmune gastritis screening in juvenile autoimmune thyroid disease. (thyroid.org)
  • But with an autoimmune disease, it makes antibodies that attack the body's own tissues. (uhhospitals.org)
  • With Graves disease, antibodies cause the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. (uhhospitals.org)
  • RA patients are more likely to have thyroid-related antibodies, and some studies indicate an increased prevalence of thyroid diseases in RA. (springer.com)
  • This condition involves abnormal antibodies that cause an excess production of thyroid hormone and also attacks the soft tissues in the orbit. (efcnola.com)
  • 12. Antithyroperoxidase Antibodies (TPO Ab) act against thyroid peroxidation causing thyroid dysfunction. (healthmedin.com)
  • 14. Antithyroglobulin (Tg Ab) antibodies attack thyroglobulin causing destruction of the thyroid gland. (healthmedin.com)
  • Rather, the condition is caused by an autoimmune reaction that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce antibodies that attack eye tissues. (quickmedico.com)
  • It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition, which means that antibodies in the immune system attach to certain receptors on cells of the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess thyroid hormone. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The pathogenesis of the disease involves the presence of anti-TSH receptor (TRAb) antibodies, which bind to TSH receptors on the surface of follicular cells, resulting in continuous and uncontrolled thyroid stimulation, which leads to over synthesis of thyroid hormones. (fapesp.br)
  • This blood test is taken to find if there are antibodies present in your body which are negatively affecting the thyroid peroxidase enzyme. (bodahealth.ca)
  • The presence of these antibodies shows that there is a problem with the normal functioning of your thyroid. (bodahealth.ca)
  • The TSI test measures the thyroid antibodies that are present in your blood and is usually used to determine if you have Graves' disease. (bodahealth.ca)
  • However, when these antibodies are not present it does not rule out Graves' disease. (bodahealth.ca)
  • It is important to note that your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) can be normal, while the antibodies are not. (bodahealth.ca)
  • Introduction: Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by auto-antibodies against the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR). (bvsalud.org)
  • An underactive thyroid causes every function of the body to slow down, such as heart rate, brain function, and the rate your body turns food into energy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Affected women then develop symptoms of an underactive thyroid, which can last up to a year. (wikipedia.org)
  • An underactive thyroid needs to be treated. (wikipedia.org)
  • But, if an underactive thyroid with or without symptoms is found during pregnancy it should be treated to lower the risk of pregnancy problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • An underactive thyroid without symptoms occurs in 2 to 3 in every 100 pregnancies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Untreated or poorly treated underactive thyroid can lead to problems for the mother, such as: Preeclampsia Anemia Miscarriage Placental abruption High cholesterol Postpartum bleeding It also can cause serious problems for the baby, such as: Preterm birth Low birth weight Stillbirth Birth defects Thyroid problems During pregnancy, women may want to see both an OB/GYN and an endocrinologist, a doctor who treats people with hormone problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • In some cases, an underactive thyroid may inhibit the production of breast milk. (wikipedia.org)
  • Traditionally, autoimmune disorders were classified as T cell mediated or autoantibody mediated. (hindawi.com)
  • While we do not know why patients develop autoimmune thyroid disorders, it is common for other family members to have been diagnosed with the same or a different autoimmune disorder. (chop.edu)
  • Thyroid disorders affect around one in 20 people in the UK. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • Goiter: This is an enlarged thyroid gland that can be caused by a variety of factors, including iodine deficiency, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Thyroid disorders can affect all of your vital organs, making life miserable unless you get expert treatment and compassionate support. (heartandmedical.com)
  • The Heart and Medical Center and Urgent Care team in Durant, Oklahoma, has board-certified internal medicine specialists who can help with all aspects of thyroid disorders so you can get your life back. (heartandmedical.com)
  • Thyroid disorders cause over- or under-production of thyroid hormones. (heartandmedical.com)
  • The internal medicine team at The Heart and Medical Center and Urgent Care can diagnose thyroid disorders with a physical exam and advanced diagnostics such as blood tests, radioactive iodine uptake tests, thyroid scan, ultrasound, or fine needle biopsy. (heartandmedical.com)
  • What is the treatment for thyroid disorders? (heartandmedical.com)
  • Thyroid disorders can affect anyone, of any age and demographic. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Children (male and female), women during childbearing years, women during change-of-life years, men of all ages, the elderly and anyone with a family history of thyroid disorders can all be affected. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Without an adequate amount of thyroid hormone, mothers can be exposed to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Autoimmune disorders may predispose mothers to a thyroid problem during pregnancy. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Diabetes is one of the most common hormone disorders but issues with your endocrine system can cause conditions that affect your thyroid, pancreas, pituitary glands or adrenal glands as well. (thechristhospital.com)
  • A 2011 article published in the Journal of Thyroid Research found that thyroid disorders are the most common form of autoimmune condition present among patients with type 1 diabetes. (holtorfmed.com)
  • In rare cases, enuresis is an early symptom of endocrine disorders such as diabetes or thyroid disorders. (chikd.org)
  • Endocrine diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders which can affect nearly any body system including the musculoskeletal system. (springer.com)
  • Rheumatic manifestations of endocrine disorders may present as a definite rheumatic disease (such as pseudogout in hyperparathyroidism), as rheumatic symptoms such as arthralgia and myalgia, as positive immune serology, or may mimic rheumatic diseases (e.g., skeletal abnormalities in hypoparathyroidism can mimic ankylosing spondylitis). (springer.com)
  • Rheumatic diseases are associated with endocrine disorders which may have an impact on the clinical aspects of those diseases. (springer.com)
  • Graves' Disease occurs more commonly in patients who have other autoimmune disorders like diabetes. (efcnola.com)
  • However, it is more common in women of childbearing age, during menopause, and in the elderly who have a family history of thyroid disorders. (healthmedin.com)
  • 19. There is a high prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with Alzheimer's disease and chromosomal disorders, including Turner, Klinefelter, and Down syndromes. (healthmedin.com)
  • People with other autoimmune disorders are more likely to develop Graves' disease than people without these disorders. (drankireddy.com)
  • Problems with any of the three components of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis may cause thyroid disorders. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • Traditional treatments for thyroid disorders are medications or surgery. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • People with thyroid disorders sometimes choose complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) to help manage the side effects and anxiety that come with traditional treatments. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • Lifestyle changes, which incorporate strategies to counteract chronic stress suchas physical exercises, diet, restful sleep, and relaxation techniques including deep breathing and yoga, can help in the long-term management of thyroid disorders. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • So let's explore the different types of thyroid disorders! (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • The disorders that are due to the immune reactions mounted by the body against its own cells and tissues are known as autoimmune disorders . (differencebetween.com)
  • Graves disease and Hashimoto are two such autoimmune disorders that affect both structure and function of the thyroid gland. (differencebetween.com)
  • In the long term, overweight and obesity in children increase the risk of health problems later in life, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, respiratory disease, mental health and reproductive disorders. (who.int)
  • Individuals in the United States can also be exposed to radioiodine, primarily 123I and 131I, as a result of clinical procedures in which radioiodine compounds are administered to detect abnormalities of the thyroid gland or to destroy the thyroid gland to treat thyrotoxicosis or thyroid gland tumors. (cdc.gov)
  • When autoimmune thyroid disease is present, the impact of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation may become more severe, depending on preexisting thyroid abnormalities. (nih.gov)
  • Most of us with hormone abnormalities are out of balance with our natural rhythms. (drjessmd.com)
  • Graves disease is more common in persons who have a family history of thyroid abnormalities or autoimmune diseases, which is why it is more likely to affect women than males. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Do all patients with Graves' eye problems have abnormalities of the thyroid gland? (efcnola.com)
  • Researchers studied all types of thyroid disease, as well as a disease of the parathyroid glands called hyperparathyroidism, and abnormalities of the thyroid gland that can be seen only on ultrasound examinations. (cdc.gov)
  • The percentages of people with each kind of thyroid disease or with ultrasound abnormalities were about the same regardless of their estimated radiation dose from Hanford's iodine-131. (cdc.gov)
  • There were no statistically significant dose-responses for any of the diseases or ultrasound abnormalities studied. (cdc.gov)
  • The proportion of participants with thyroid abnormalities that could be seen on their ultrasound examinations did not increase significantly with increasing radiation dose ( see Figure 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Through these mechanisms B cells are involved both in autoimmune diseases that are traditionally viewed as antibody mediated and also in autoimmune diseases that are commonly classified as T cell mediated. (hindawi.com)
  • What is a thyroid antibody test? (medlineplus.gov)
  • If tests of your thyroid hormone levels show that your thyroid isn't working properly, your provider may order thyroid antibody tests to see if an autoimmune disease is causing the problem. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Why do I need a thyroid antibody test? (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sometimes these test results, along with your health history, your family, an exam, and your symptoms, are enough to make a diagnosis with thyroid antibody testing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This antibody- called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) - binds to the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor and causes unregulated production and release of thyroid hormone. (chop.edu)
  • In Graves' disease, the immune system develops an antibody - TSI - that attaches to the thyroid cells, leading to an unregulated, increased production of thyroid hormone, both T3 and T4. (chop.edu)
  • To determine or eliminate a thyroid disorder, please ask your doctor to order blood tests for thyroid function and thyroid antibody (to determine or eliminate an autoimmune disease). (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • 15. Damage to the thyroid gland through antibody activity is permanent. (healthmedin.com)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common coexisting autoimmune disorder in patients with Grave's disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis. (springer.com)
  • The prevalence of SS among patients with autoimmune thyroiditis is increased by two- to tenfold. (springer.com)
  • ABSTRACT We evaluated the prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in a random sample of 1188 schoolchildren aged 8-13 years with normalized iodine intake in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis explains some cases of goitre but other goitrogenic factors need to be evaluated. (who.int)
  • The American Thyroid Association estimates that more than 12% of people in the United States experience some form of thyroid issue during their lifetime. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Clinical Thyroidology for the Public summarizes selected research studies discussed in the previous month's issue of Clinical Thyroidology , an official publication of the American Thyroid Association. (thyroid.org)
  • According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), people are also at increased risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation - an irregular heart rhythm. (cardiohow.com)
  • The decision to include a boxed warning was based on the FDA's review of postmarketing safety reports and on meetings held with the American Thyroid Association, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the pediatric endocrine clinical community. (medscape.com)
  • The role of B cells in autoimmune diseases involves different cellular functions, including the well-established secretion of autoantibodies, autoantigen presentation and ensuing reciprocal interactions with T cells, secretion of inflammatory cytokines, and the generation of ectopic germinal centers. (hindawi.com)
  • The observation that most autoantibodies in traditionally autoantibody-mediated diseases are of the IgG isotype and carry somatic mutations strongly suggests T-cell help in the autoimmune B-cell response. (hindawi.com)
  • Both secreted autoantibodies and BCR on B cells can modulate the processing and presentation of antigen and thereby affect the nature of presented T-cell determinants. (hindawi.com)
  • Isolated hypothyroxinemia has been described in approximately 2% of pregnancies, without serum TSH elevation and in the absence of thyroid autoantibodies. (nih.gov)
  • Graves' disease (GD) and Graves' orbitopathy (GO) result from ongoing stimulation of the TSH receptor due to autoantibodies acting as persistent agonists. (frontiersin.org)
  • Manifestations of GD/GO result from a B cell-mediated autoimmune response against the thyrotropin receptor (TSHR), resulting in the plasma cell production of autoantibodies targeting the thyrotropin receptor (TRAb). (frontiersin.org)
  • Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by autoantibodies toward the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors. (chikd.org)
  • These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. (ed.ac.uk)
  • These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes ( GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy). (ed.ac.uk)
  • But when the immune system recognises the body's tissues as invaders, it sends autoantibodies to attack the healthy tissues, making the body vulnerable to inflammation, causing autoimmune disease. (askapollo.com)
  • Introduction: Graves' disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder caused by autoantibodies against the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) leading to overstimulation of the thyroid gland. (bvsalud.org)
  • Blood samples were taken to assess thyroid function and autoantibodies, and urine samples to assess iodine concentration. (who.int)
  • Simple random sampling was used to re- to patients with goitre showed evidence of cruit a subsample of 500 (252 boys and 248 autoimmunity [ 5 ], with 42.8% developing girls) from the 1188 children to measure positive thyroid autoantibodies. (who.int)
  • Graves' disease treatments include medications, radioactive iodine therapy, and surgery. (rxwiki.com)
  • Radioactive iodine destroys thyroid cells so that less thyroid hormone is made. (rxwiki.com)
  • With this method, the patient consumes a dose of radioactive iodine, which is then taken up by the thyroid gland and used to kill the cells that are responsible for hormone production. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Thyroid disease can typically be managed with medications, surgery or radioactive iodine. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • Another common and effective treatment is radioactive iodine, whereas surgery to remove part of the thyroid is the least-used option. (kundaliniresearchinstitute.org)
  • However, losing weight with Graves' disease can be a challenge due to the increased metabolism and other factors. (thedietchannel.com)
  • 11. How can I manage my metabolism with Graves' disease? (thedietchannel.com)
  • Supporting your metabolism is crucial when dealing with Graves' disease. (thedietchannel.com)
  • It produces hormones that are released into your bloodstream to control your metabolism. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • The thyroid is a gland located in the neck that produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism. (patientsmedical.com)
  • These hormones help to regulate the body's metabolism and energy production. (patientsmedical.com)
  • It produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and energy production. (patientsmedical.com)
  • The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's metabolism and energy levels. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Your thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate your metabolism. (heartandmedical.com)
  • Thyroid hormones control body metabolism. (healthengine.com.au)
  • Extra thyroid hormone in the bloodstream leads to the body's metabolism being too active. (uhhospitals.org)
  • The lack of thyroid hormone results in slowed or reduced metabolic function, such as decreased protein turnover and impaired carbohydrate metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • Thyroid hormone is required for normal brain and somatic tissue development in the fetus and neonate, and, in people of all ages, thyroid hormone regulates protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Regulation of Calcium Metabolism Calcium (Ca) is required for the proper functioning of muscle contraction, nerve conduction, hormone release, and blood coagulation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Thyroid hormones control energy metabolism, which is the way the body uses energy. (cardiohow.com)
  • The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that regulates your body's metabolism. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • This can increase your metabolism, which adversely affects many of your organs, such as your heart, bones, muscles and reproductive system. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • The thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones, which slows down your metabolism, leading to weight gain, fatigue and fluid retention. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • In this condition, the thyroid gland produces excess hormones responsible for metabolism regulation, resulting in severe complications. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • Celiac Disease and diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and dysfunction of the regulation of glucose metabolism by insulin. (lecturio.com)
  • An increased amount of thyroid hormone results in higher metabolism manifested as increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. (triathlete.com)
  • These hormones help regulate growth and metabolism. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that control metabolism. (askapollo.com)
  • Your thyroid gland regulates your body's metabolism. (trueeye.com)
  • The thyroid gland affects metabolism and development of all tissues by secreting triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4) hormones. (who.int)
  • Levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) increase with age and T4 metabolism changes, but the effects of these changes on physiology are still unclear and published research reports contradictory findings (7). (who.int)
  • It is a type of endocrine gland , meaning it makes hormones. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the neck, just below Adam's apple. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Chemicals in our environment that interfere with the endocrine glands and hormone levels are called endocrine disruptors. (thyroid.org)
  • Two such endocrine disruptors that may affect thyroid function are bisphenols and triclosan. (thyroid.org)
  • The rheumatic manifestations may result from a direct effect of the hormones, the occurrence of several autoimmune phenomena in the same person (due to genetic or environmental influences), secondary to endocrine disease complications or effects of advanced glycation end products in the case of diabetes. (springer.com)
  • Addison's disease is mainly related to endocrine autoimmunities, and the association with connective tissue diseases is rare. (springer.com)
  • It is the part of your body's endocrine system that releases hormones to control mood, growth and development. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • The diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases require in-depth knowledge and expertise of the endocrine system. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • The endocrine system is made up of a number of glands and hormones. (triathlete.com)
  • Normally the endocrine system is silent, but when things go awry, the results can be devastating and have a significant effect on quality of life. (triathlete.com)
  • Endocrine dysfunction may arise because a gland does not respond appropriately, a gland does not secrete a hormone or the hormone does not have its usual effect on its target cells. (triathlete.com)
  • A blood sample is sent to a lab to see if your body has the right amount of thyroid hormone (T4) and TSH. (rxwiki.com)
  • Recent research from The Lancet medical journal (March 2022) emphasises the consequences and risks of an inadequate amount of thyroid hormone at conception, during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Graves' illness is characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland in error, which results in the gland producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • All antithyroid drugs cross the placenta and may potentially affect fetal thyroid function. (nih.gov)
  • The treatment options for Graves' disease include antithyroid drugs, radioiodine therapy, and thyroidectomy. (capsulehealth.one)
  • Medication, such as antithyroid medications, is a frequent therapy option that can help reduce the quantity of thyroid hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Antithyroid medication reduces thyroid hormone production and may temporarily reduce Graves' disease symptoms. (cardiohow.com)
  • The most common adverse effect associated with the continuous use of these drugs is agranulocytosis, and all patients who are under antithyroid drugs should be advised to seek immediate medical attention in case of an unexplained fever or a sore throat. (differencebetween.com)
  • Thioamides function as antithyroid agents mainly by inhibiting iodide organification and coupling processes, thereby preventing synthesis of thyroid hormones. (medscape.com)
  • Medically treated Graves disease has a significant risk of relapse (23% within 6 months of discontinuation of antithyroid medication and 42% within 5 years). (medscape.com)
  • Although nocturnal enuresis is not a classical feature of Graves' disease, there are some reports of enuresis in Grave's disease. (chikd.org)
  • Grave's Disease is a common disease affecting adults, especially women under 40 years old. (efcnola.com)
  • This is called Euthryoid Grave's disease. (efcnola.com)
  • Grave's disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • The walls of each of these thyroid follicles is made up by two types of cells, follicular cells and parafollicular (or C) cells. (healthengine.com.au)
  • Iodine, ingested in food and water as iodide, is actively concentrated by the thyroid and converted to organic iodine (organification) within follicular cells by thyroid peroxidase. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Tyrosine in contact with the membrane of the follicular cells is iodinated at 1 (monoiodotyrosine) or 2 (diiodotyrosine) sites and then coupled to produce the 2 forms of thyroid hormone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Once inside the thyroid follicular cells, T3 and T4 are cleaved from thyroglobulin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • As a result of this increased stimulation, there is an excessive production of the thyroid hormone associated with the hyperplasia of the thyroid follicular cells. (differencebetween.com)
  • The thyroid makes hormones called T3 and T4 that regulate how the body uses energy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Incorporating stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness can help regulate stress hormones and support weight management. (thedietchannel.com)
  • Parafollicular cells produce the hormone calcitonin, which helps to regulate the levels of calcium in the body. (healthengine.com.au)
  • Insulin is a hormone that plays an essential role in the body's ability to regulate blood sugar and utilize glucose. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Thyroid hormones regulate the way the body uses energy, and they can affect every organ in the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Blood tests can confirm the presence of elevated thyroid hormone levels. (quickmedico.com)
  • It produces hormones that are essential for heart rate, digestion, mood, and other functions crucial to human health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Classic findings of Graves' disease include an enlarged thyroid gland and tissue irregularity with increased blood flow throughout the gland. (chop.edu)
  • Type 1 and 2 diabetes are chronic conditions that affect how the body regulates blood glucose. (holtorfmed.com)
  • The thyroid regulates hormone activity throughout the entire body. (holtorfmed.com)
  • 11. Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme produced in the thyroid gland that regulates the absorption of iodine. (healthmedin.com)
  • Diabetes-a disease that disrupts your blood sugar levels and affects your body's ability to produce insulin. (thechristhospital.com)
  • Gestational diabetes-a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women who did not have the disorder before becoming pregnant. (thechristhospital.com)
  • Is Thyroid Dysfunction the Cause of Your Diabetes? (holtorfmed.com)
  • Because of this, having a thorough understanding of both thyroid disease and diabetes, and how they affect one another may provide greater insight into effective methods of treatment and prevention. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder the turns the body's own defenses against itself. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Regardless of the cause, be it type 1 diabetes type 2 diabetes, or a different condition entirely, if glucose levels remain elevated several issues including organ damage, nerve damage, and cardiovascular disease may develop. (holtorfmed.com)
  • A prominent contributor to diabetes that is often overlooked is thyroid dysfunction. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Due to its impressive influence, a malfunctioning thyroid can trigger a cascade of dysfunction through various systems, including insulin production and receptivity, while also contributing to the development of serious conditions such as diabetes. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Recognizing an underlying thyroid condition and appreciating its effect on blood glucose and other factors of diabetes is an important part of diabetes prevention and treatment. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Reduced thyroid function is a major risk factor for diabetes. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Studies have also found that thyroid disease is exceptionally prevalent among patients with type 2 diabetes. (holtorfmed.com)
  • Diabetes insipidus is a condition caused by not enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body. (uhhospitals.org)
  • The impact of diabetes on disease activity is yet to be fully elucidated. (springer.com)
  • If you have Type 1 diabetes, you are at a higher risk for developing thyroid disease. (pennstatehealth.org)
  • According to the study, eye doctors identified 15% of participants with diabetes and multiple sclerosis, in addition to a number of other chronic conditions including high cholesterol, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and Graves disease. (trueeye.com)
  • Diabetes can cause an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy, where blood vessels inside the eyes become prone to leaking fluid and small amounts of blood onto the retina. (trueeye.com)
  • Retinal vascular changes and blood vessel hemorrhaging are indicators that diabetes is present and may be affecting other sensitive organs and tissues like the kidney. (trueeye.com)
  • However, a body of circumstantial evidence links diabetes, multiple sclerosis, myocarditis, and many other autoimmune diseases with preceding infections ( Table ) ( 7 , 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Macrophage influx was positively linked to the extent of T cell influx and fibroblast activation within GO-affected orbital tissues. (frontiersin.org)
  • 4. About 80% of the T3 hormone is produced through the conversion of T4 in the liver, kidneys, peripheral tissues, and cells. (healthmedin.com)
  • T4 is converted (in most tissues) to T3, the active form that binds to nuclear receptors, and to reverse T3 (rT3), an inactive form of thyroid hormone without metabolic activity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Graves' Eye Disease , also known as thyroid eye disease or thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. (quickmedico.com)
  • The increased stimulation by the thyroid hormones expands the volume of retro-orbital connective tissues. (differencebetween.com)
  • An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system responds by attacking tissues that are normal parts of your body. (bodahealth.ca)
  • This disorder occurs in almost one percent of all Americans and affects women five to ten times more often than men. (aace.com)
  • One such autoimmune disorder that occasionally occurs in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease is autoimmune gastritis, which can lead to iron and vitamin B12 deficiency. (thyroid.org)
  • The eye protrusion or bulging associated with Graves' disease occurs when eye muscles swell and push the eyes forward. (quickmedico.com)
  • Thyroid cancer is a rare type that occurs when the initial thyroid problems are left untreated. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • However, this is rare and usually occurs in the early stages of the disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Graves' disease occurs 3-4 times more often in teenage girls than in boys. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This disease occurs when the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, resulting in high calcium levels in the body. (cdc.gov)
  • In the Pediatric Thyroid Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), clinical experts use a variety of diagnostic tests to diagnosis Graves' disease. (chop.edu)
  • If you are concerned about your thyroid health, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of Graves eye disease is key to preventing long-term eye problems. (quickmedico.com)
  • Some people with Graves' disease experience major stress in their life about a year before receiving a diagnosis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A study by UnitedHealthcare entitled, "Impact of Eye Exams in Identifying Chronic Conditions" showed that through comprehensive eye exams, eye care practitioners can identify some chronic diseases and conditions to help with early diagnosis, an earlier start of treatment, and better disease management and prognosis. (trueeye.com)
  • For many chronic conditions and diseases, early diagnosis and treatment are essential for a successful outcome, and these discoveries through an eye exam can often detect the early stages of disease. (trueeye.com)
  • There are three important blood tests that are used to diagnosis thyroid autoimmune disease. (bodahealth.ca)
  • Monitoring the levels of thyroid hormone on a consistent basis is another key step in ensuring that medication is effective and that the thyroid gland is operating as it should. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Graves' disease patients should collaborate closely with their healthcare providers to devise an efficient treatment plan and closely monitor their levels of thyroid hormone. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • The HPT axis is responsible for maintaining the usual circulating levels of thyroid hormone. (cardiohow.com)
  • An imbalance in thyroid hormones can lead to a variety of health problems, including weight gain or loss, fatigue, and changes in heart rate. (patientsmedical.com)
  • Testicular dysfunction-conditions that affect a man's male reproductive system including hormone imbalance, infertility, and sexual dysfunction. (thechristhospital.com)
  • Hormone Imbalance can wreak havoc on both men and women. (drjessmd.com)
  • Here's where to start for Hormone Imbalance! (drjessmd.com)
  • This test is for those who want the most accurate assessment of hormone imbalance causes. (drjessmd.com)
  • The TSH blood test is the most common test used to diagnose a thyroid imbalance. (bodahealth.ca)
  • There are many Chinese herbs that can be utilized to help correct your thyroid imbalance. (bodahealth.ca)
  • Many factors are thought to play a role in getting Graves' disease including genetics, gender or sex hormones, severe emotional stress or trauma, pregnancy, and infection. (rxwiki.com)
  • Symptoms of Graves' disease may be mild or severe. (chop.edu)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis can be so severe that it affects how joints and body parts look and function. (health.mil)
  • For severe cases, your specialist may recommend treatment to destroy or remove your thyroid. (heartandmedical.com)
  • The eye problems associated with Graves' Disease are more severe in elderly male patients and in patients who smoke cigarettes. (efcnola.com)
  • Mild cases may cause only minor symptoms, but moderate to severe cases can cause serious eye complications and affect vision and daily functioning. (quickmedico.com)
  • These tests are meant to determine how severe the disease is, what type of thyroid disease you have, and your course of treatment. (bodahealth.ca)
  • however, it needs to be emphasized that most autoimmune diseases are driven by a dysfunction in the immune network consisting of B cells, T cells, and other immune cells. (hindawi.com)
  • Thyroid dysfunction has also been linked to reduced fertility. (nih.gov)
  • The most frequent coexisting disease is autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) which may be partially explained by the higher prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in middle-aged women rather than a true association. (springer.com)
  • It is closely related to Graves' disease, another autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid. (wikipedia.org)
  • In January of 2013, I was diagnosed with advanced Graves' disease, a complicated autoimmune disorder that affects thyroid hormone (TSH) in the bloodstream. (breakingmuscle.com)
  • In the present study we investigated the effect of linsitinib, a dual small-molecule kinase inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) and the Insulin receptor (IR) on the disease outcome of GD and TED. (bvsalud.org)
  • Iodine deficiency is a world-wide health problem affecting about 30% of the population. (thyroid.org)
  • Now that io- graded as non-palpable goitre (grade 0), dine intake is normalized, causes other than palpable but non-visible goitre (grade 1) iodine deficiency have to be considered in or palpable and visible goitre (grade 2), ac- schoolchildren with thyroid enlargement. (who.int)
  • Pregnant SLE patients are more prone to develop thyroid diseases and pospartum thyroitidis, and in case they suffer from thyroid disease, they have an increased prevalence of preterm delivery. (springer.com)
  • This study in 2009 determined the prevalence of thyroid diseases in older people in Mamak district, Ankara after iodization to ascertain if salt iodization alone is sufficient to reach adequate iodine levels in the older population. (who.int)
  • The reasons for the high prevalence in women are unknown, but circumstantial evidence links autoimmune diseases with preceding infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Sex hormones may further amplify this hyperimmune response to infection in susceptible persons, which leads to an increased prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women. (cdc.gov)
  • An important unifying theme in autoimmune diseases is a high prevalence in women ( Figure 1 ) ( 4 , 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Studies of the prevalence of autoimmune disease in monozygotic twins show that genetic as well as environmental factors (such as infection) are necessary for the disease to develop ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • This over-stimulation and inflammation causes the thyroid to enlarge and to have increased blood flow that is detectable on an ultrasound exam. (chop.edu)
  • A thyroid ultrasound , which uses ultrasonic waves to image your child's thyroid gland. (chop.edu)
  • A thyroid ultrasound will determine the physical health of your thyroid gland. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • All participants had a thyroid ultrasound. (who.int)
  • Hyperparathyroidism-a disorder in which your parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone. (thechristhospital.com)
  • Pituitary diseases-conditions that affect your pituitary gland and cause it to over or under produce the hormones that control the functions of other glands in your body. (thechristhospital.com)
  • Hyperparathyroidism is when the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Hypoparathyroidism is when the parathyroid glands don't make enough parathyroid hormone. (uhhospitals.org)
  • The parathyroid glands are 4 tiny glands on the thyroid. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Glands respond to subtle changes in the internal milieu by increasing or decreasing the output of hormones that have far-reaching effects. (triathlete.com)
  • Adrenal glands produce cortisol, androgen, and aldosterone hormones. (askapollo.com)
  • But Addison's disease affects the adrenal glands, leading to a deficiency of aldosterone and decreased sodium and increased potassium in the bloodstream. (askapollo.com)
  • The HTDS was designed to test whether the risk of thyroid disease in a group of people exposed to Hanford's iodine-131 differed in relation to the radiation doses their thyroid glands received. (cdc.gov)
  • While weight loss is a common symptom of Graves' disease, weight gain can occur as well. (thedietchannel.com)
  • This article looks at the thyroid gland, its functions, and some common conditions that can cause thyroid disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In pediatrics, the most common second autoimmune disease is celiac disease, an intolerance to gluten . (chop.edu)
  • Although autoimmune diseases affect men and women, they are more common in women. (health.mil)
  • Graves' illness is characterized by a variety of symptoms, the most common of which are a loss of weight, an increase in appetite, a rapid or irregular pulse, tremors, sweating, weariness, and anxiety. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Graves' disease is an illness that affects people of all ages and walks of life in Florida, and it is rather common in the state. (virtueofhealth.com)
  • Autoimmune thyroid disease is the most common, while rheumatic diseases are rare. (springer.com)
  • At the onset of the disease it is very common for one eye to be effected more than the other. (efcnola.com)
  • Graves' disease is the most common cause of bilateral protrusion of the eyes from the eye socket and it is also the most common cause of unilateral protrusion of an eye from the socket. (efcnola.com)
  • The disease is seven to eight times more common in women than men. (drankireddy.com)
  • Although Graves' eye disease can affect anyone with Graves' disease, it is more common among women, people over 50, and smokers. (quickmedico.com)
  • Thyroid diseases are common across the world, which is cause for alarm. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • Although thyroid disease is quite common and easily visible, many people do not know what it is. (a2zfitnessmart.com)
  • An autoimmune thyroid disease is very common. (bodahealth.ca)
  • Thyroid eye disease (TED) is the most common extra thyroidal manifestation of GD. (bvsalud.org)
  • While thyroid volume and nodularity are high in iodine-deficient regions, autoimmune thyroid diseases and follicular thyroid carcinomas are more common in regions with excessive iodine intake (5). (who.int)
  • Autoimmune diseases tend to cluster in families and in individuals (a person with one autoimmune disease is more likely to get another), which indicates that common mechanisms are involved in disease susceptibility. (cdc.gov)
  • This was expected because thyroid disease is common in other populations, especially among older people and women. (cdc.gov)
  • Various conditions can affect the thyroid gland, and thyroid disease can develop when the thyroid makes too much or too little calcitonin, T3, and T4. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This condition can have a profound effect during pregnancy and on the child. (wikipedia.org)
  • During pregnancy, the infant may be seriously affected and have a variety of birth defects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normal hormone changes during pregnancy cause thyroid hormone levels to increase. (wikipedia.org)
  • The thyroid may enlarge slightly in healthy women during pregnancy, but not enough to be felt. (wikipedia.org)
  • These changes do not affect the pregnancy or unborn baby. (wikipedia.org)
  • Yet, untreated thyroid problems can threaten pregnancy and the growing baby. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptoms of normal pregnancy, like fatigue, can make it easy to overlook thyroid problems in pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thyroid hormone is vital during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • At 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's thyroid begins to work on its own. (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinicians may check thyroid function every 6 to 8 weeks during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • After delivery, hormone levels usually go back to the pre-pregnancy level. (wikipedia.org)
  • Graves' disease can be hard to diagnose during pregnancy because it has many of the same symptoms as normal pregnancy, like fatigue and heat intolerance. (rxwiki.com)
  • Thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy is due to Graves' disease and gestational transient thyrotoxicosis. (nih.gov)
  • Thyroid disease can cause problems with menstrual period, getting pregnant, and issues with pregnancy. (health.mil)
  • IBD affects women differently, causing menstrual periods to be worse, issues with pregnancy, and anemia. (health.mil)
  • Association of urinary bisphenols and triclosan with thyroid function during early pregnancy. (thyroid.org)
  • Nonetheless, safety information is provided with respect to adult health issues such as liver disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, to allow full access to all relevant information. (who.int)
  • Regulation of maternal thyroid hormones during pregnancy is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Close monitoring of maternal thyroid function is recommended in hypothyroid women during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] ATA suggests repeating thyroid function tests (TFTs) at least every 4 weeks during the first half of pregnancy and again at least once between weeks 26 and 32. (medscape.com)
  • Thus, the human body develops numerous diseases, such as lupus , multiple sclerosis , rheumatoid arthritis , psoriasis and many more. (askapollo.com)
  • In several instances, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and myocarditis, the autoimmune disease can be induced experimentally by administering self-antigen in the presence of adjuvant (collagen, myelin basic protein, and cardiac myosin, respectively) ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It may rarely occur in people with normal thyroid function. (rxwiki.com)
  • Via its interaction in several pathways, normal thyroid function is important to maintain normal reproduction. (nih.gov)
  • The thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme within the thyroid that aids in the conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to T3. (bodahealth.ca)
  • The thyroid gland will kick into excess production if it senses that our bodies have too much iodine floating around. (harcourthealth.com)
  • As a result, the gland releases an excess of thyroid hormone into the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Iodine acts directly on almost all enzymatic steps in the thyroid gland (synthesis and destruction) and is continually reused, while excess unused iodine is excreted through the renal tract (2). (who.int)
  • When the immune system attacks the eye muscles in Graves' Disease the muscles swell. (efcnola.com)
  • When your immune system attacks your thyroid we call this autoimmune thyroid disease. (bodahealth.ca)
  • Classic findings of Graves' disease include increased absorption of the radioiodine (greater than 30% of thyroid hormone production at 24 hours) that is uniformly distributed throughout the thyroid tissue. (chop.edu)