Graves' Disease

Category: Endocrine & Metabolic / Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading it to produce excessive thyroid hormones. It can also cause Graves' ophthalmopathy (eye disease) and dermopathy.

Global Prevalence

Affects 0.5-1% of the population, more common in women (ATA, 2016)

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