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Which is a autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism is characterized by goiter or exophthalmos?
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∙ 12y ago
While many things can cause a goiter, a goiter and exophthalmos are symptoms of the autoimmune disease, Graves' disease.
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What is a autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism?
Grave's Disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are two that I know of. Grave's tends to have a steady stream of hyperthyroid symptoms while in Hashimoto's tyroiditis it might start out hyperthyroid and as the antibodies attack it will eventually dwindle down to hypothyroidism. Somtimes there will be bursts of hyperthyroid behavior as the thryoid gland is destroyed by antibodies in Hashimoto's thryoiditis.
Why is hyperthyroidism commoner in women?
Most hyperthyroidism is a result of an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders are more common in females.
Exophthalmos is a disorder caused by hypersecretion from the?
thyroid gland
Does an autoimmune disorder burn itself out?
No, an autoimmune disorder will not *burn itself out*.
What is the medical term meaning overactive thyroid?
Hyperthyroidism is the medical term meaning overactive thyroid.
Is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red scaly rash on the face and upper trunk?
Systemic lupus erythematosuslupus erythematosus
What type of immune disorder is SLE?
The Immune Disorder SLE is and autoimmune disorder.
Is graves dusease a autoimmune disorder?
Yes, Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease.
Is fragilitas crinium a disorder?
it affects the hair, because of autoimmune disorder
What is PANDAS disorder?
PANDAS disorder is an autoimmune disease caused by Strep
What is the name of the disorder in adults with the thyroid hormone?
hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
Is mumps an autoimmune disorder?
No. It is a viral infection.
