Graves' disease
Also called: Basedow's disease
A disorder of the immune system that causes the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone — a condition called hyperthyroidism.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
In Graves' disease, the body's disease-fighting immune system makes an antibody to part of the cells in the thyroid. It's not clear why this happens. The antibody is what causes the thyroid to make too much thyroid hormone. Although Graves' disease may affect anyone, it's more common among women and in people younger than 40.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
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Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. The gland produces too much thyroid hormone, a condition known as hyperthyroidism.