Grave's Disease

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Also known as:  Exopthalmic Goiter;  Exopthalmic Goitre

 

Description

Grave’s Disease is an ailment caused by overproduction of Thyroid Hormones.  It is considered to be an Autoimmune Disease as it results from the binding of Antibodies to the Thyroid Gland.  Grave's Disease is similar to Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) except that the symptoms associated with Hyperthyroidism are accompanied by swelling of the neck and protrusion of the Eyes (Exophthalmia).

 

Prevalence  [1]

 Grave’s Disease occurs seven to ten times more frequently in women than in men.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Grave’s Disease

Hormones

 Pregnenolone has been reported to rapidly resolve the protrusion of the Eyes (Exophthalmia) associated with Graves Disease (according to the observations of physicians).

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