autoimmune disease symptoms, medication and treatment » Hypothyroidism http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com Free answer to auto immune disease symptoms Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:09:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Symptoms of The Graves Disease Eye Problem http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/graves-disease/symptoms-of-the-graves-disease-eye-problem http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/graves-disease/symptoms-of-the-graves-disease-eye-problem#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:57:59 +0000 Autoimmune Disease Symptoms http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/graves-disease/symptoms-of-the-graves-disease-eye-problem Graves disease, otherwise known as the thyroid eye disease, is a rather unknown, but serious condition. In order to explain what the graves disease eye problem is you must first get familiar with the thyroid gland and what it does.
There is more to your thyroid gland than what I will explain to you here, I just want to keep it simple so you can understand graves disease. Your thyroid gland is in your neck and produces two types of thyroid hormones.
These hormones are vital for your metabolism running properly and your growth. Graves disease comes into play when your thyroid doesn’t produce enough or it produces too much of thyroid hormones your body needs. When your body doesn’t produce enough of the hormones it is called hypothyroidism.
When your thyroid doesn’t produce enough of the thyroid hormones then you may:
* Feel depressed
* Feel Anxious
* Have a slower then usual heartbeat
* Feel sluggish
What if Your Thyroid Produces Too Much of the Hormones?
On the other end of the spectrum your thyroid can also produce too much of the thyroid hormones. This is known as hyperthyroidism. This type of graves disease occurs most often.
There are also symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism. Someone starting to suffer from this type of graves disease will experience:
* Hot flashes
* A faster then usual heartbeat
* Nervousness
How is This All Related To My Eyes?
Graves disease becomes a serious eye problem because of the painful symptoms it can cause. While the conditions and symptoms can vary in intensity, one of the most noticeable and the most common symptoms of the graves disease eye problem is the protrusion of your eye(s).
When your eye is protruded, your eyelid is pulled back and all the muscles and the tissues that are around the eye area swell up. This is what causes the pain and the eye problem.
Is This Disease Treatable?
Although the graves disease eye problem is a serious condition that can cause a lot of pain, stress, embarrassment, and suffering it is treatable. There are many ways to treat this condition. The most common methods are:
* Lubricants
* Steroids
* Eye surgery
* Radiation to the eye
The only downside to treating the graves disease eye problem is that it can take anywhere from six months to a year for the treatment to work. The exact amount of time needed to get rid of the problem depends upon the specific person and their case.
If you think you may have graves disease or would like more information talk to your local doctor. Good luck on your journey towards health and wellness!

]]> http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/graves-disease/symptoms-of-the-graves-disease-eye-problem/feed 0 Autoimmune Disease Symptoms : What Is Hashimoto’s Disease? http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/autoimmune-disease-symptoms/autoimmune-disease-symptoms-what-is-hashimotos-disease http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/autoimmune-disease-symptoms/autoimmune-disease-symptoms-what-is-hashimotos-disease#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:03:50 +0000 Autoimmune Disease Symptoms http://autoimmunediseasesymptoms.com/autoimmune-disease-symptoms/autoimmune-disease-symptoms-what-is-hashimotos-disease Autoimmune Disease Symptoms : Hashimoto’s disease (by Japanese surgeon; Hashimoto, Hakaru 1881-1934) is a chronic thyroiditis. It is characterized by the production of autoantibodies that attack the thyroid. This will eventually cause a lack of thyroid hormone, thyroid fibrosis, and infiltration of thyroid tissue by lymphoid tissue.
Hashimoto’s disease is also a common cause of a goiter. A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It becomes clearly visible as a swelling on the front part of the neck because the thyroids tends to grow 2 to 5 times bigger than normal.
Hashimoto’s disease is also called Hashimoto’s struma, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or struma lymphomatosa.

The thyroid gland secretes two hormones controlling the usage of energy and the body temperature. To determine if the thyroid gland is working properly, different hormone levels can be measured in the blood. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone called TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). TSH level is clearly elevated when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly. Also an iodine absorption test may be performed to show too low uptake of iodine, which may indicate hypothyroidism.

If you suspect that your thyroid is not active enough, you can do a thyroid self-test in the morning. Stay in bed after you awake and take your temperature from under your arm. Try to stay very still and quiet for fifteen minutes. If your temperature is 97.6F or lower for 5 days, you can ask your professional health care provider if there is a reason to test the condition of your thyroid.

Symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease include fatigue, loss of appetite, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, muscle cramps, depression, fertility problems, painful premenstrual periods, muscle weakness, dry and scaly skin, yellowish coloration in the skin, yellowish bumps on the eyelids, hair loss, constipation, persistent infections, swollen eyes, and milky discharge from breasts.

Hashimoto’s disease is a rare disease and it is more common among women than men. Usually it appears in the age range of 30-50. About 10-30% of people suffering from Hashimoto’s disease will develop hypothyroidism. The treatment is usually replacement of the thyroid hormone for the rest of the patient’s life. In case autoimmune diseases run in your family it doesn’t mean that you will definitely be ill.

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