Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of Graves'' disease and hyperthyroidism may include: Anxiety Irritability Difficulty sleeping Fatigue A rapid or irregular heartbeat A fine tremor of your hands or fingers An increa...

Causes
... Normally, your immune system uses naturally occurring proteins (antibodies) and white blood cells (lymphocytes) to help protect against viruses, bacteria and foreign substances (antigens) that invade ...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you have some of the signs and symptoms of Graves'' disease, which may include an enlarged thyroid, protruding eyes, anxiety, intolerance to heat, tremor and weight loss. Go to an e...

Screening and diagnosis
... To diagnose Graves'' disease, your doctor typically uses these procedures: Physical exam. Your doctor examines your eyes to see if they''re irritated or protruding and looks to see if your thyroid gla...