Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid hormones affect a number of different body systems, therefore symptoms of Graves’ disease can be wide-ranging and significantly impact overall well being. Although Graves’ disease can affect anyone, it is most common in women, and in those under age 40.

Graves’ disease symptoms include:

• Anxiety and irritability
• A fine tremor of the hands or fingers
• Heat sensitivity, increased perspiration,and/or warm, moist skin
• Weight loss (despite normal eating habits)
• Enlargement of thyroid gland (goiter)
• Change in menstrual cycles
• Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido
• Frequent bowel movements
• Bulging eyes (Graves’ ophthalmopathy)
• Thick, red skin usually on shins or tops of feet (Graves’ dermopathy)
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

Learn more about this autoimmune treatment and the natural therapies we may use to treat Graves’ disease.

Medically Reviewed by:Dr. Bautista

November 21, 2019

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Dr. Carlos Bautista is a Board Certified Medical Doctor. He received his Medical Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and has more than 30 years of experience working with Alternative Medicine to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. He opened Immunity Therapy Center in 2007 with the goal of providing the highest quality medical care for more than 5,000 patients.

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