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**What is Graves Disease (Toxic Diffuse Goiter)?**



**Q: What is Graves Disease?**

**A:** Graves ​Disease, also known as Toxic Diffuse Goiter, is an‍ autoimmune disorder‍ that ⁢affects the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces⁢ hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, ​and development. In Graves Disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the⁤ thyroid gland, causing it to overproduce thyroid hormones.



**Q: ​What causes‍ Graves Disease?**

**A:** The exact cause ⁤of Graves Disease is unknown, but it is thought to⁢ be linked to inherited genes and environmental triggers⁢ such as stress, infection, or certain medications.



**Q: What‍ are the ​symptoms of Graves Disease?**

**A:** Symptoms of Graves Disease can include:

* Increased metabolism (weight loss, heat intolerance)

* Fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia)

*​ Enlarged thyroid gland ‌(goiter)

* Bulging ⁢eyes (exophthalmos)

* Muscle weakness

* Diarrhea

* Tremors

* Irritability

* Difficulty sleeping



**Q: How is Graves Disease diagnosed?**

**A:** Graves ⁢Disease is diagnosed ⁤through a combination of tests including:

* Physical examination

* Blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels

* Thyroid uptake and scan to assess thyroid function



**Q: How is Graves ‍Disease treated?**

**A:** Treatment options ⁢for Graves Disease ⁢include:

* Medications to block thyroid hormone production ⁣(antithyroid⁢ drugs)

* Radioactive iodine therapy to shrink the ‍thyroid gland

*⁢ Surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland



**Q: What ⁣are the complications of Graves Disease?**

**A:**‌ If left untreated, Graves Disease can‌ lead to complications such as:

* Heart failure

* Bone loss

* Eye damage

* Infertility



**Q: ‌Is there a cure for ⁢Graves Disease?**

**A:** There is no cure for Graves Disease, but it can be managed with treatment to control thyroid hormone levels. With‍ proper treatment, ⁣most people with Graves Disease can ‌live normal ⁢and ⁣healthy lives.



**Additional Keywords:**



* Graves Disease

* Toxic Diffuse Goiter

* Autoimmune disorder

* Thyroid gland

* Thyroid hormones

* Metabolism

* Tachycardia

* ⁤Goiter

* Exophthalmos

* Diagnosis

* Treatment

* Complications