Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when the body produces too much of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. Causes of hyperthyroidism include Graves’ disease or nodules in the thyroid gland. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder, wherein your own body’s immune system makes an antibody that causes the thyroid to produce too much hormone, resulting in hyperthyroidism. Excess ... Read More »