Graves' Disease
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Description
Graves’ disease, a type of hyperthyroidism, is caused by a generalized overactivity of the entire thyroid gland. It is named for Robert Graves, an Irish physician, who was the first to describe this form of hyperthyroidism about 150 years ago. This publication provides information about Graves’ disease, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.