Anxiety and Graves Disease
Anxiety has been reported as a symptom associated with Graves Disease in medical literature. Learn what this association means, other symptoms of Graves Disease, and the tests providers may use to investigate it. Educational content only - not a diagnosis.
What does anxiety have to do with Graves Disease?
In the medical literature, anxiety is one of the symptoms reported in association with Graves Disease. This means people with Graves Disease may experience anxiety, but it does not mean anxiety always indicates Graves Disease - it can have many other causes.
An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism, often with eye changes (bulging eyes) and goiter.
Tests used to investigate Graves Disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Graves Disease.
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...
Other symptoms of Graves Disease
These symptoms are also reported in association with Graves Disease.
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....
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anxiety be a sign of Graves Disease?
Anxiety is among the symptoms reported in association with Graves Disease in medical literature. Symptoms vary widely between individuals, and anxiety can occur for many reasons unrelated to Graves Disease. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
What else can cause anxiety?
Anxiety can be associated with many conditions beyond Graves Disease. Explore the anxiety page to see a broader list of reported associations. Always discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.
Which tests may be used if Graves Disease is suspected?
A healthcare provider may order tests such as Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3 Test, Thyroid Panel when evaluating Graves Disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.