graves' disease

     

Graves' isease is a thyroid disorder characterized by goitre, exophthalmos, and hyperthyroidism. It is caused by an antibody-mediated auto-immune reaction as to form anti-TSH-Receptor antibody. However, the trigger for this reaction is still unknown. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the world, and the most common cause of general thyroid enlargement in developed countries.

Trivia about graves' disease

  • Physician Robert Graves first identified this disease in 1835
  • Physician Robert Graves first identified this disease in 1835
  • George & Barbara Bush were both diagnosed with this thyroid disorder

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