1. Graves Disease
Taylor Dobbs

2. Graves Disease The most common form of hyperthyroidism
When the immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce thyroxine
Usually develops in women after the age of 20

3. Causes Autoimmune disorder
There is no way to stop your immune system from attacking your thyroid

4. Signs and Symptoms Tiredness Anxiety Irregular menstral cycle
Muscle weakness
Muscle cramps
Nervousness
rapid/irregular heart rate (palpitations)
Shortness of breath
Tremors
Weight loss/or gain
Hair loss
Chronic sinus infections
Brittle nails
Oily skin
Upset stomach due to increased calcium levels
Anxiety
Mood swings
Difficulty concentrating
Occasional mental impairment
Double vision
Expothalmos (eyes)
Eye irritations/watering/sensitivity to light
Fatigue
Frequent bowel movements
Groiter
Heat intolerance/frequent sweating
Increased appetite
Insomnia

5. Groiter
When the thyroid gland appears to be large, and a visibly swollen or large neck is seen.

6. Expothalmos When eyes appear to be bulging or “buggy”
-In some cases this is severe

8. Diagnosis Examination of neck for groiter Blood tests Ultrasound
TSH, T3, free T4
Ultrasound
Radioactive iodine uptake

9. TSH, T3, and free T4
TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (thyrotropin); regulates the function of the Thyroid Gland
T3: Triiodothyronine; affects almost every physiological proccess in the body. Ie: growth and development, metabolism, temperature, heart rate
70-180
Free T4: determines how the thyroid is functioning
.8-1.5

10. Treatment Anithyroid medications Radioactive treatments Surgery
Methimazole, propylthiouracil
Radioactive treatments
Surgery
Heart medication
atenonol

11. Prognosis
-Patients with Graves Diseases can usually go into remission with the proper dosages and blood work done frequently.
-Surgery for the removal of the thyroid gland is an option.
-If left untreated, Graves Disease can be fatal.

12. Prevention -No way to prevent Graves
-Some symptoms may be prevented with proper diet, exercise, and health care