There are several autoimmune conditions that can involve the thyroid gland. The most common are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease in which auto-antibodies attach to the TSH receptor sites throughout the body, including the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. It also causes the thyroid gland to become underactive, or hypothyroid
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It leads to an overproduction of thyroid hormones, particularly thyroxine (T4), which can result in symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety.
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No. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes a overactive thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Well, Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause hyperthyroidism Also, Graves can cause Thyroid Eye Disease. So not sure if that has answered your question.
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
For some reason a person with higher than normal thyroid hormone levels may have an autoimmune disease called Grave's Disease, an inflammation of the thyroid gland, or has over used thyroid medication.
thyroid gland
Most common form is inflamation of the thyroid gland caused by an autoimmune codition called Hashimoto's thyroiditis in which antibodies mistakenly damage the gland.
Yes, a palpable goiter is a physical sign of an enlarged thyroid gland and is often felt in the neck. Factors such as iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules, or autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis can cause the thyroid gland to become enlarged and palpable.