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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.
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Why is hyperthyroidism commoner in women?
Most hyperthyroidism is a result of an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders are more common in females.
Which is a autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism is characterized by goiter or exophthalmos?
While many things can cause a goiter, a goiter and exophthalmos are symptoms of the autoimmune disease, Graves' disease.
What is PANDAS disorder?
PANDAS disorder is an autoimmune disease caused by Strep
What is a disorder caused by hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a symptom, not a disease. The symptom is a result of a disease or disorder which may cause other related symptoms, not the other way around. The symptom of hyperthyroidism may cause additional symptoms such as tachycardia, however it does not cause another disorder. When the hyperthyroid symptoms are treated, the additional symptoms typically disappear.
Which condition is not caused by a disorder of the adrenal gland?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not caused by a disorder of the adrenal gland. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints.
What is the medical term meaning overactive thyroid?
Hyperthyroidism is the medical term meaning overactive thyroid.
Does an autoimmune disorder burn itself out?
No, an autoimmune disorder will not *burn itself out*.
What is enlargement and bulging of the eye caused my hyperthyroidism?
Enlargement and bulging of the eye caused by hyperthyroidism is known as Graves' ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease. This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues around the eyes, leading to inflammation and swelling of the eye muscles and fat. As a result, the eyes may protrude (exophthalmos), which can cause discomfort, vision issues, and changes in appearance. The condition is often associated with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects thyroid function.
What type of immune disorder is SLE?
The Immune Disorder SLE is and autoimmune disorder.
What is the mechanism by which the number of circulating white blood cells is increased?
Increases in white blood cells can be caused by numerous factors. Some include leukemia, autoimmune disease, inflammation and hyperthyroidism, etc.
Is graves dusease a autoimmune disorder?
Yes, Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease.
Are the mumps an autoimmune disorder?
No, mumps is not an autoimmune disorder; it is a viral infection caused by the mumps virus. It primarily affects the salivary glands, leading to symptoms like swelling, fever, and headache. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, which is not the case with mumps. Instead, mumps is preventable through vaccination.
