Graves Disease
An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism, often with eye changes (bulging eyes) and goiter.
Also known as: toxic diffuse goiter, autoimmune hyperthyroidism.
Category: Endocrine & Metabolic
Drugs labeled for Graves Disease
2 medication ingredients list an association with graves disease in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Graves Disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Graves Disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Bulging Eyes
Protrusion of the eyes, most commonly associated with Graves disease and thyroid eye disease....
Goiter
An enlargement of the thyroid gland....
Heat intolerance
The inability to maintain a comfortable body temperature in warm or hot weather....
Palpitations
A sensation that the heart is pounding or racing, which is a non-specific sign but may be a manifestation of a...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Graves Disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Graves Disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Free T3
Measures triiodothyronine, a thyroid hormone involved in metabolism....
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Reverse T3 Test
The Reverse T3 (rT3) blood test is used to help determine if an individual has "nonthyroidal illness synd...
Thyroid Panel
Comprehensive thyroid testing including TSH, free T4, and free T3....
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
Detects antibodies associated with autoimmune thyroid disease....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Thyroid Test Panel With Tsh
The best way to test thyroid function is to measure TSH, T3 uptake, T4 and T7. These tests help determine if y...
Thyroid Tests
Fast, easy and affordable thyroid health lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. Simply order ...
Tpo Test Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody
The TPO Antibodies test is used to help determine & differentiate between whether an individual has hypothyroi...
Triiodothyronine Hormone T3 Test
This blood test is used to evaluate free and bound T3 (triiodothyronine) in order to help determine abnormal t...
Tsh Blood Test - Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Test
The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to determine TSH levels, & evaluating thyroid functio...
Tsi Test - Thyroid Stimulating Blood Test
This blood test is used to evaluate TSI levels to determine if there is a deficiency & to help evaluate the th...
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When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care for thyroid storm: high fever, rapid heart rate, agitation, and confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graves Disease?
Graves Disease is a health condition described in medical literature. An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism, often with eye changes (bulging eyes) and goiter.
What are the symptoms of Graves Disease?
Graves Disease is associated with 7 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Bulging Eyes, Goiter, Heat intolerance, Palpitations, Tremor. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Graves Disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Graves Disease include Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3 Test, Thyroid Panel. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Graves Disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.