Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland to work excessively, resulting in large amounts of thyroid hormone.
Hyperthyroidism can be found in the form of Graves’ disease, toxic goiter or hyperthyroidism noduler secondary.
Graves’ disease
Graves’ disease believed to be caused by an antibody that stimulates the thyroid to produce excessive hormones thyroid.
Graves’ disease patients have typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism and 3 special additional symptoms:
- All glands stimulated, so that the gland is enlarged, causing a lump in the neck (goiter, goiter)
- Eksoftalmus (protruding eyes). This occurs as a result of the accumulation of substances within the orbit of the eye.
- Protrusion of the skin over the shin.
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