This is an autoimmune disorder which effects the thyroid gland and most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
It effects heart, skeletal muscles, eyes, skin, bone and liver.
If the condition is not diagnosed in time, it can lead to a thyroid storm, which can be fatal.
Causes:
- Family History.
- Stress
- Smoking
- Infection
- Iodine exposure
- Postpartum
- Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy
Symptoms:
- Anxious ,fidgety patient.
- Palpable thyroid[unilateral or bilateral]
- Tremor of hands and tongue.
- Tachycardia
- Exophthalmos
Graves disease accounts to 60-80 % of all hyperthyroid cases.
Over all prevalence is 1.2% in USA. More common in people with 20-50 years age.
Pathophysiology: it is caused by thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin. It binds with TSH receptor on the thyroid cell membrane and does the work of TSH.
Evaluation: thyroid profile. TSH will be very low.
Treatment:
We have time tested, safe and effective meds for Graves disease.
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