Graves Disease Explained.

reports that the autoimmune thyroid disorder known as “Graves’ disease affects approximately one in 200 people, according to the National Institutes of Health, and it occurs much more often in women than men.” Endocrine Society Past President Leonard Wartofsky, MD, an endocrinologist, explained, “There are effects on virtually every tissue in the body, every organ, every system. .. The thyroid is important for heart, kidney, and muscle function, but in the case of hyperthyroidism it’s excessive.” The article goes on to explain theories of what causes the disease, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/news/a47975/what-is-graves-disease/?src=socialflowTW