Common Causes of Grave's Disease 😬 #shorts

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Graves’s disease was named after Robert J. Graves (Irish Doctor), circa in the 1830s[1]. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition caused by the malfunction of the thyroid glands by immune cells resulting in enlargement of the thyroid gland and overproduction of the thyroid hormone. The symptoms are mainly associated with the eyes, and treatments range from medications to diets. Also known as “Graves Eye Disease” or “Thyroid Eye Disease. ” This disease greatly affects multiple organs resulting in multiple organs dysfunction. It is mostly associated with the eyes, brain development, nervous system function, body temperature, etc.
Diagnosis
To diagnose the disease, the Doctor will go through the medical history for a review and then perform a physical examination to identify the condition. After that, the following laboratory tests may be considered:
Imagery Tests such as CT and MRI scans.
Blood test: TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test, Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin is considered a diagnostic test in Graves’ disease.
Radioactive Iodine Uptake test (RAIU): It measures the amount of iodine the thyroid gland absorbs. An increase in the level of iodine indicates Graves’ disease.
Thyroid scan: Ultrasound image of thyroid gland shows: enlargement of the thyroid gland. Most useful in pregnant females.
Tissue Biopsy
Treatment
To cure Graves’ disease, there is consideration of the following treatments:
Antithyroid medications: Methimazole, Propylthiouracil.
Beta-blockers
Radioactive Iodine Therapy
Surgery: Thyroidectomy is indicated in a larger thyroid gland or in cases where the nodule indicates a tumor.
Orbital decompression in case of opthalmopathy[2].

Recommended Diet
Foods to take
Berries: blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
Dairy products (source for calcium): cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
Cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, etc.
Food containing vitamin D: salmon, eggs, mushrooms, etc.
Protein foods: beans, nuts, chicken, turkey, etc.
Omega-3 fatty acids: fish, olive oil, walnut, etc.
Calcium rich food.
Low iodine food products
Food containing selenium, iron products
Foods to avoid
Caffeine: coffee, chocolate, tea, soda, etc.
Food allergens: wheat-based foods (gluten), soy, corn, etc.
Iodine containing food items: bread, seafoods, salt, sea vegetables.
Also, avoid meat and other animal products.

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