The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck. It is also below the larynx. It produces two different hormones. These hormones are called triiodothyronine, or T#3, and thyroxine, T4.Thyroid hormones are inside of the body’s bloodstream. They’re on every tissue and cell in the entire body. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that results from excessive production of thyroid hormones. One of the most common causes of this is an autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease. If a patient has Graves’ disease, their body will accidentally attack at the thyroid gland. His/her body stimulates the thyroid to produce too much thyroid hormone.
In the early 1700’s, some thought that there was a link between enlarged thyroid glands, cardiovascular troubles, and racing pulses. Sometime later, in the year of 1835, an Irish …show more content…
In most cases, it is often inherited. It is a known fact that your genes play a huge role in hypothyroidism. Sometimes stress can be a big factor as well. It can trigger one the onset of the disease in those who are prone to getting it. Gender could sometimes play a role as well. Sex hormones are very different in both men and women. Graves’ disease rarely occurs in young children. It usually affects affects those the age of around 30 or maybe older. Women between the ages of 30 to 60 are the ones most likely to be affected by Graves’. Men at all ages are some of the most likely to be affected by the disease. It is said that Graves’ disease has a big impact of an individual's life. It can make the entire body weak and tired. Graves’ disease can also affect his/her ability to fight off any type of cold, virus, or other disease. It can affect a person's concentration and it can make a person super self- conscious due to the bulging of the eyes. The individuals irritability can cause some friends to come and go. These are only a few of the many setbacks of having Graves’ disease. There are many many
In the early 1700’s, some thought that there was a link between enlarged thyroid glands, cardiovascular troubles, and racing pulses. Sometime later, in the year of 1835, an Irish …show more content…
In most cases, it is often inherited. It is a known fact that your genes play a huge role in hypothyroidism. Sometimes stress can be a big factor as well. It can trigger one the onset of the disease in those who are prone to getting it. Gender could sometimes play a role as well. Sex hormones are very different in both men and women. Graves’ disease rarely occurs in young children. It usually affects affects those the age of around 30 or maybe older. Women between the ages of 30 to 60 are the ones most likely to be affected by Graves’. Men at all ages are some of the most likely to be affected by the disease. It is said that Graves’ disease has a big impact of an individual's life. It can make the entire body weak and tired. Graves’ disease can also affect his/her ability to fight off any type of cold, virus, or other disease. It can affect a person's concentration and it can make a person super self- conscious due to the bulging of the eyes. The individuals irritability can cause some friends to come and go. These are only a few of the many setbacks of having Graves’ disease. There are many many