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The thyroid gland is located in the neck. It produces several hormones that control the way every cell in the body uses energy (metabolism).
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Hyperthyroidism is often associated with the body's production of autoantibodies in the blood which cause the thyroid to grow and secrete excess thyroid hormone. This condition, as well as other forms of hyperthyroidism, may be inherited.
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Hyperthyroidism is often associated with the body's production of autoantibodies in the blood which causes the thyroid to grow and secrete excess thyroid hormone. This condition, as well as other forms of hyperthyroidism, may be inherited.
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On inspection, the physician may note symptoms such as a goiter or eye-bulging. Other symptoms or family history may be clues to a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
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Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland( hyperthyroidism).The thyroid gland is an important organ of the endocrine system. It is located in the front of the neck just below the voice box.
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Are people with Graves' disease more prone to developing other autoimmune problems?
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An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders.Normally the immune system''s army of white blood cells hel...
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more....
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Detailed information on autoimmune diseases and pregnancy Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body makes antibodies against one's own normal body chemicals. In these diseases, antibodies cannot tell antigens in the inside of the cell from antigens outside of the cell. When the antibodies attack the internal cells, the reactions can be local - in just a small area, or systemic - throughout the whole body. The skin and connective tissues (cartilage, bone, tendons) are most affected but other tissues can be affected, as well, including nerve and muscle.
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person''s immune system attacks the body''s own cells, causing tissue destruction.Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders and suspected to be responsible for many more. Autoim...
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Doctors divide autoimmune diseases in two categories: Those that attack a specific organ and those that target many organs.
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Diseases in which the immune system attacks the body''s own healthy tissues, forming antibodies in an assault on mistakenly identified"foreign invaders.".Autoimmune disorders occur when the body''s immune system loses its ability to recognize the di...
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Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ next to the windpipe.The thyroid is the largest gland in the neck. It produces, secretes, and stores thyroxine(T 4), a hormone that influences the metabolism of just about ...
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Detailed information on postpartum thyroiditis, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on postpartum thyroiditis, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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