Are you always tired?
Does your weight fluctuate?
Not to worry. If you’re feeling run down and sluggish, it could be your Thyroid. One simple test can answer your questions.
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Graves’ disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, occurring when your immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce the hormone thyroxine. This higher thyroxine level can greatly increase your body’s metabolic rate, which may affect you in numerous ways, from your moods to your physical appearance.
SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
It’s also fairly common for your eyes to exhibit mild signs of a condition known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
Graves’ ophthalmopathy may cause these mild signs and symptoms:
There’s no way to stop your immune system from attacking your thyroid gland, but treatments for Graves’ disease can ease symptoms and decrease the production of thyroxine.