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Graves’ disease affects 2% to 3% of the global population and usually appears before age 30. Women, those with a family history of thyroid conditions, ...

Graves' disease is a condition of the immune system that leads to an overactive thyroid. It is caused by antibodies attacking the thyroid by mistake. The thyroid and the hormones it produces are ...

The long-term effects of Graves' disease can include heart conditions to osteoporosis, affecting individuals' health in multiple ways.

If you have Graves’ disease, your doctor may prescribe medication, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery to treat it. They can help you understand the benefits and risks of different treatment ...