Graves’ Disease Management
Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid hormones affect a number of different body systems, therefore symptoms of Graves’ disease can be wide-ranging and significantly impact overall well being. Although Graves’ disease can affect anyone, it is most common in women, and in those under age 40.
Graves’ disease symptoms include:
- Anxiety and irritability
- A fine tremor of the hands or fingers
- Heat sensitivity, increased perspiration,and/or warm, moist skin
- Weight loss (despite normal eating habits)
- Enlargement of thyroid gland (goiter)
- Change in menstrual cycles
- Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido
- Frequent bowel movements
- Bulging eyes (Graves’ ophthalmopathy)
- Thick, red skin usually on shins or tops of feet (Graves’ dermopathy)
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
Learn more about this autoimmune treatment the natural therapies we may use to treat Graves’ disease, and the alternative therapies for thyroid cancer.
