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All Graves' Disease Articles

How Stress Affects Your Thyroid
And 3 Stress Management Tips
Is stress harmful to your thyroid? Can it cause a thyroid condition, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism? This slideshow explains the connection between stress and thyroid health, and shows you how to keep your stress levels—and thyroid—in check.
Pregnancy and Your Thyroid
Pregnancy is an incredibly joyful time, but what happens if your thyroid goes haywire? Slideshow shows how you can develop a thyroid condition, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and postpartum thyroiditis, during or after pregnancy.
Graves’ Disease Causes
Graves’disease is an autoimmune disorder that may be caused by genetics. No one knows for sure what exactly causes autoimmune disorders, but more women than men are likely to develop them. Learn about other Graves’ disease causes.
How to Eat Well when You Have Graves’ Disease
Berries, Dairy, and Protein for Graves’ Disease
There’s no such thing as a Graves’ disease diet, but eating certain foods can help ease Graves’ disease symptoms. Find out what foods you should be—and shouldn’t be—filling your plate with to live well with Graves’ disease.
Graves’ Disease Symptoms
There are multiple symptoms of Graves’ disease—an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to over-produce thyroid hormone, which is known as hyperthyroidism. In this article, you’ll read about the most common Graves’ disease symptoms.
5 Foods that May Help Ease Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Although a healthy diet can’t cure or prevent hyperthyroidism, eating healthy foods may help ease hyperthyroidism symptoms. But what foods should you eat? This slideshow shows you 5 foods to eat for hyperthyroidism.
Celebrities with Thyroid Disorders
This slideshow gives you a quick look at celebrities with thyroid disorders. From hypothyroidism to thyroid cancer, you just might discover that you and your favorite star have the same thyroid disorder.
Hyperthyroidism Center
Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. It's most commonly caused by Graves' disease.
Graves' Disease Center
Graves’ disease is a type of autoimmune problem that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, which is called hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease is often the underlying cause of hyperthyroidism. Our Graves' Disease Center covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this thyroid disorder.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Signs and symptoms caused by excessive amounts of thyroid hormones
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include weight changes, heart palpitations, and nervousness. Learn what other symptoms are caused by excessive amounts of thyroid hormones in your body.
Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
Your Treatment Plan Depends on a Variety of Factors
There are a number of hyperthyroidism treatments available. This article offers brief explanations on the most common treatments: anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine, and surgery. Beta blockers, lesser-used medications, are also described.
Surgery for Hyperthyroidism
Are You a Candidate for a Thyroidectomy?
Surgery is a hyperthyroidism treatment option, but it’s not as commonly used as antithyroid medications or radioactive iodine. Thyroid surgery is known as a thyroidectomy. A thyroidectomy involves the partial or total removal of the thyroid gland.
Antithyroid Medications for Hyperthyroidism
Halting Thyroid Hormone Production
Antithyroid medications are a common treatment for hyperthyroidism. They prevent the thyroid from producing excess amounts of hormone. In the US, there are 2 antithyroid medications available—propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (Tapazole).
Hyperthyroidism Complications
What Can Happen If Hyperthyroidism Goes Untreated
Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can lead to serious complications, especially for your heart. If you don’t treat hyperthyroidism, you run the risk of developing heart arrhythmia and other cardiovascular problems. You may also develop osteoporosis.
Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism
The Most Common Hyperthyroid Treatment in the US
Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by gradually shrinking the thyroid—ultimately destroying the gland. This therapy is the most common hyperthyroid treatment in the US. Article includes side effects and special instructions for patients.