2006-07-04 15:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by trasakeller 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Graves disease is considered a EXOPHTHALMIC GOITER
disease of unknown cause, characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, overproduction of the thyroid gland, and abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs...
2006-07-04 15:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by mom of a boy and girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graves is an autoimmune disorder where as the body produces antibodies that mimic TSH/thyroid stimulating hormone. These antibodies bind to the surface receptors of the thyroid gland and stay there, this in turn keeps the thyroid producing thyroxin and it does not shut off. The treatment is to either remove the thyroid, or kill it off using radioactive iodine. Once the treatment is performed the person must be on synthetic thyroid hormone lifelong.
2006-07-04 15:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/RIr7O
Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
2016-04-21 21:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it makes your eyes bug out and loose weight like crazy. I have the opposite- Hashimoto's.
2006-07-04 15:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by amybeththomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm beginning to wonder how many cases of hyperthyroid are caused by rBGH in milk........? And how many hypothyroid problems are caused by flouride.....
Just thinking about it lately.....
2006-07-04 15:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by auntiegrav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRAVES DISEASE IS ANOTHER NAME FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM. THE SYMPTOMS ARE LIKE YOUR BODY IS IN OVERDRIVE. CAN'T SLEEP, HEART RATE GOES UP, SOMETIMES YOUR EYES LOOK LIKE THEY BULGE, YOU SHAKE, INSENSITIVITY TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES. LOOK UP MORE ON WEBMD.
2006-07-04 16:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋