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Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. In Hashimoto's, a person's immune system creates antibodies that cause damage to the thyroid gland. While doctors are not 100% sure about what causes Hashimoto's , they theorize that it may have something to do with genetics, bacteria, or a virus. Who's at risk for Hashimoto's Disease? While anyone can develop Hashimoto's, women are more at risk for developing the disease than men. The disease is often seen in middle age than at any other age. As mentioned before, genetics do play a role in someone being at risk for Hashimoto's. If you have a family member with this disease, or any other autoimmune disease, you may be at risk for Hashimoto's Disease. Symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease -Goiter on the front of the neck -Fatigue -Weight gain -Joint pain -Hoarse voice -Pale face -Puffy face -Muscle aches and weakness It is important that you contact your docto...

Graves' Disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in too much production of hormones in the thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid hormones affect a great number of systems in the body, so there is a wide range of symptoms of Graves ' that can significantly impact ones overall well-being. What causes Graves' Disease? Graves' is caused by an immune system malfunction. The body produces an antibody to a portion of the cells in the thyroid gland. This antibody acts like it is a regular pituitary gland. It overrides the normal mechanics of the thyroid, causing the thyroid to produce too many hormones. Symptoms of Graves' Disease -Irritability -Anxiety -Hand tremors -Sensitivity to heat -Increased sweating -Thyroid gland becomes enlarged -Bulging eyes -Heart palpitations -Decreased sexual libido What is Graves' opthalmopathy? It is estimated that 30% of the individuals who have Graves' disease have something called Graves' Ophthalmopa...