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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Graves Disease
i am currently undergoing testing for my hyperthyroidism, reseults came back graves disease....i have a history of colon cancer and superior vena cava syndrome....i go back to my endocrinologist friday and am reallly nervous and not liking what i hear about rai......is it more risky becasu of my histiry?
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Hello,
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease, that means your body produces some antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more hormones causing hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid.
Usually, a stressful situation is the trigger factor. It needs treatment for 12-18 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease, that means your body produces some antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more hormones causing hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid.
Usually, a stressful situation is the trigger factor. It needs treatment for 12-18 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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