Hyperthyroidism / Graves' Disease / Overactive Thyroid Condition
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause overactivity of the thyroid -- a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can also result from toxic nodules, certain medications and supplements, and temporary viral infections of the thyroid, among other causes. Here is a listing of the many resources available here at the site that focus on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, as well as related issues including thyroid storm, Graves ophthalmopathy, radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, stress, cigarette smoking, antithyroid drugs like PTU and methimazole, thyroidectomy, and thyroid arterial embolization.
Ablation - Thyroid Disease Glossary Definition
Ablation - Thyroid Disease Glossary Definition -- Ablation usually means removal, typically surgical removal. When the thyroid is surgically removed, that's called surgical ablation for the thyroid. When radioactive iodine is used as a treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), with the purpose of reversing the overactivity, this is referred to as radioactive ablation.
Ablation - Thyroid Disease Glossary Definition -- Ablation usually means removal, typically surgical removal. When the thyroid is surgically removed, that's called surgical ablation for the thyroid. When radioactive iodine is used as a treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), with the purpose of reversing the overactivity, this is referred to as radioactive ablation.
Treatment of Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
Treating Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- typically involves three different approaches: drug treatment with antithyroid drugs, ablation of the thyroid gland with Radioactive Iodine (known as RAI) and surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid. This article reviews those three key approaches to hyperthyroidism.
Treating Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- typically involves three different approaches: drug treatment with antithyroid drugs, ablation of the thyroid gland with Radioactive Iodine (known as RAI) and surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid. This article reviews those three key approaches to hyperthyroidism.
Risks and Symptoms of Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
A look at the various risk factors, triggers, causes, signs and symptoms of Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and an overactive thyroid condition.
A look at the various risk factors, triggers, causes, signs and symptoms of Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and an overactive thyroid condition.
What Is Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism?
A look at Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments -- including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery, and coping strategies for active hyperthyroidism and post-treatment hypothyroidism.
A look at Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments -- including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery, and coping strategies for active hyperthyroidism and post-treatment hypothyroidism.
Coping with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
Coping with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism requires information, support, stress reduction, and lifestyle changes. Since many patients treated for Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism end up with hypothyroidism, dealing with an underactive thyroid for life, and resulting symptoms like weight gain, are also parts of coping and living well.
Coping with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism requires information, support, stress reduction, and lifestyle changes. Since many patients treated for Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism end up with hypothyroidism, dealing with an underactive thyroid for life, and resulting symptoms like weight gain, are also parts of coping and living well.
Diagnosis of Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
Diagnosing Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism typically requires clinical examination, various blood tests and imaging tests. This article looks at the various blood and imaging tests, clinical signs, and other factors that point to a diagnosis of Graves' disease and/or hyperthyroidism.
Diagnosing Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism typically requires clinical examination, various blood tests and imaging tests. This article looks at the various blood and imaging tests, clinical signs, and other factors that point to a diagnosis of Graves' disease and/or hyperthyroidism.
All About Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
A look at Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments -- including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery, and support and coping strategies for active hyperthyroidism and post-treatment hypothyroidism.
A look at Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments -- including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery, and support and coping strategies for active hyperthyroidism and post-treatment hypothyroidism.
Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism 101
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause overactivity of the thyroid -- a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Here is a listing of the many resources available here at the site that focus on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, as well as related issues including thyroid storm, Graves ophthalmopathy, radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, stress, cigarette smoking, antithyroid drugs like PTU and methimazole, thyroidectomy, and thyroid arterial embolization.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause overactivity of the thyroid -- a condition known as hyperthyroidism. Here is a listing of the many resources available here at the site that focus on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, as well as related issues including thyroid storm, Graves ophthalmopathy, radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, stress, cigarette smoking, antithyroid drugs like PTU and methimazole, thyroidectomy, and thyroid arterial embolization.
What causes hyperthyroidism?
FAQ frequently asked questions autoimmune thyroid condition Graves' disease overactive thyroid hyperthyroidism tests diagnosis drugs treatment medications
FAQ frequently asked questions autoimmune thyroid condition Graves' disease overactive thyroid hyperthyroidism tests diagnosis drugs treatment medications
What is hyperthyroidism?
Frequently asked questions about the autoimmune thyroid condition Graves' disease and an overactive thyroid, known as hyperthyroidism. Information, including tests, diagnosis, treatment, medications, and other issues are discussed. This FAQ on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism was developed by patient advocate Mary Shomon, bestselling author of Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism.
Frequently asked questions about the autoimmune thyroid condition Graves' disease and an overactive thyroid, known as hyperthyroidism. Information, including tests, diagnosis, treatment, medications, and other issues are discussed. This FAQ on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism was developed by patient advocate Mary Shomon, bestselling author of Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism.
Kelly Osbourne Reveals Thyroid Problem is Cause of Rapid Weight Loss
Kelly Osbourne, 22, pop star and daughter of legendary Black Sabbath metal rocker/ditzy reality tv dad Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed that her weight loss of almost 30 pounds due to an untreated thyroid condition.
Kelly Osbourne, 22, pop star and daughter of legendary Black Sabbath metal rocker/ditzy reality tv dad Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed that her weight loss of almost 30 pounds due to an untreated thyroid condition.
What You Need to Know About Thyroid Storm
Some people with Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid that is producing too much thyroid hormone -- develop a potentially life-threatening condition known as thyroid storm. Find out about the risks, symptoms and treatments for this rare, but dangerous condition, from patient advocate and author Mary Shomon.
Some people with Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid that is producing too much thyroid hormone -- develop a potentially life-threatening condition known as thyroid storm. Find out about the risks, symptoms and treatments for this rare, but dangerous condition, from patient advocate and author Mary Shomon.
Cigarette Smoking Linked to Overactive Thyroid
According to research just published this month, women who smoke have double the risk of developing hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease.
According to research just published this month, women who smoke have double the risk of developing hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease.
Common Questions on Hyperthyroidism
Three-part, indepth in-depth Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ on hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease.
Three-part, indepth in-depth Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ on hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease.
Graves' Disease /Hyperthyroidism Checklist
A checklist of risk factors and symptoms to use in getting or finetuning your hyperthyroidism.
A checklist of risk factors and symptoms to use in getting or finetuning your hyperthyroidism.
How to Tell If You Are Hyperthyroid
Step-by-step guidelines on how to tell if you are hyperthyroid.
Step-by-step guidelines on how to tell if you are hyperthyroid.
Panic Attacks and Palpitations: Signs of Hyperthyroidism?
A look at the symptoms of panic attack, and whether they are due to hyperthyroidism, heart problems, or panic disorder.
A look at the symptoms of panic attack, and whether they are due to hyperthyroidism, heart problems, or panic disorder.
Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
John Johnson's site focuses on nutritional solutions to hyperthyroidism, and how to avoid RAI and anti-thyroid drugs when possible.
John Johnson's site focuses on nutritional solutions to hyperthyroidism, and how to avoid RAI and anti-thyroid drugs when possible.