Grave's disease is a condition where there is overproduction of thyroid hormone caused by a disorder in the immune system. Anxiety, irritability, weight loss, change in the menstrual cycle, bulging eyes, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, sleep disturbances, etc., are the symptoms of graves disorder. Treatment modalities for graves disorder are radioactive iodine therapy, antithyroid drugs, etc.
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Can you make a diagnosis of Grave's disease from my description?
Query: Hello doctor, Can you make a diagnosis of autoimmune or other thyroid disease based on the information? I was treated. My theory is I have autoimmune thyrotoxicosis or Graves' disease. I was taking Lithium for cluster migraine prevention. When I discontinued Lithium I become very anxious in line wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis is correct viz hyperthyroid Graves' disease. You certainly need Methimazole for this as well as a thyroid surgery. You should not take Lithium for prolonged use. However, bearing in mind the side effects it has. But I understand you also need it for your gri... Read Full »