Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism), Thyroid Disease, Graves disease symptoms, Graves disease treatment

▪ Graves' disease (Hyperthyroidism) or thyroid disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. It is named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician, who described this form of hyperthyroidism about 150 years ago. It is 7-8 times more common in women than men.
▪ Graves’ disease often causes symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease can also affect your eyes and skin. Symptoms can come and go over time. Main symptoms of graves disease (hyperthyroidism) include:
- weight loss, despite an increased appetite.
- rapid or irregular heartbeat.
- nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, fatigue.
- shaky hands, muscle weakness.
- sweating or trouble tolerating heat.
- frequent bowel movements.
- an enlarged thyroid gland, called a goiter.
▪ Treatment of Graves Disease: Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with medicines, radioactive iodine therapy, or thyroid surgery. Anti-thyroid therapy is the simplest way to treat hyperthyroidism. Methimazole is used most often. Propylthiouracil is often used for women during the first 3 months of pregnancy because methimazole can, on rare occasions, harm the fetus. Beta-blockers are drugs that block the action of substances, such as adrenaline, on nerve cells. They cause blood vessels to relax and widen.
#gravesdisease #hyperthyroidism #thyroidproblems #radiotherapy #pharmacy #medicines #pharmacybyasim

Chapters:
0:00 - Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
0:26 - Graves Disease (Thyroid Disorder)
0:45 - Symptoms of Graves Disease
1:01 - Causes of Graves Disease
1:19 - Treatment of Graves Disease
1:38 - Radioactive iodine for graves disease

Reference: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/graves-disease

☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmacyd