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.
This article looks at the signs, symptoms, and treatments for fetal and neonatal hyperthyroidism -- hyperthyroidism in an unborn or newborn baby. The condition, also known as fetal or neonatal thyrotoxicosis, is rare, but can be serious if untreated. Women who have a history of Graves' disease, or who have active Graves' disease during pregnancy, are at risk of having a baby born with hyperthyroidism.
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.
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.
A look at the various risk factors, triggers, causes, signs and symptoms of Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and an overactive thyroid condition.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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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, 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.
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.
According to research just published this month, women who smoke have double the risk of developing hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease.
Three-part, indepth in-depth Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ on hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease.
A checklist of risk factors and symptoms to use in getting or finetuning your hyperthyroidism.
Step-by-step guidelines on how to tell if you are hyperthyroid.
A look at the symptoms of panic attack, and whether they are due to hyperthyroidism, heart problems, or panic disorder.
John Johnson's site focuses on nutritional solutions to hyperthyroidism, and how to avoid RAI and anti-thyroid drugs when possible.
