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Graves’ disease

Alternative Names: Diffuse thyrotoxic goiter Symptoms: Protruding eyes (less common in children) Weight loss Increased appetite Nervousness Restlessness Heat intolerance Increased sweating Fatigue Muscle weakness Double vision Eye irritation Breast enlargement in men (possible) Tremor Frequent bowel movements Menstrual irregularities in women Goiter (possible) Signs and tests: Physical examination shows an increased heart rate. Examination of the neck may show thyroid enlargement or goiter. Text Continues Below Serum TSH is decreased Serum T3, free T4 are elevated Radioactive iodine uptake is usually high This disease may also alter the following test results: TSI Orbit CT scan

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