Grave's disease is a form of hypothyroidism. A patient with this disease experiences when the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, which overproduces hormones called thyroxine. Thyroxine is the major hormone secreted by follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Individual diseases suffering from Graves & # 39; can expect many side effects from abnormal immune responses.
Patients suffering from Grave's disease are suffering from frequent defecation, fragile hair, mild menstrual cycle (female), increased sweat and the like. The symptoms of Grave's disease are uncomfortable in most cases, including that one of the thyroid glands expands from over-secretion of follicular cells. One of the most common symptoms is eye swelling.
A woman in her twenties is the most common victim of Grave's disease. Irregular attacks on their thyroid glands tend to cause excessive weight loss. Other problems such as Graves dermopathy and Graves ophthalomathy may occur. The causes of these dilated symptoms or responses are caused by the erroneously attacked thyroid glands of the immune system.
The only treatments available in this condition are radioactive iodine therapy, antithyroid drugs, beta blockers, surgery. For most women and patients suffering from this condition, they choose the treatment that best suits their body response. Since all Graves 'disease patients do not show the same response as excess thyroid hormone, medical experts' examination is necessary.
In order to deepen the understanding of each case, the doctor performs blood tests, physical examinations, or radioactive iodine intake. Blood samples identify levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine. Thyroxine value is very low, thyroxine value is high. A doctor can think of this Graves disease, but more examination is necessary. Your doctor can find the best treatment when Graves disease and all the exams are completed.
