What is the difference between Graves disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis?

What is the difference between Graves disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis?

Hyperthyroidism in Graves’ disease is caused by thyroid-stimulating autoantibodies to the TSH receptor (TSHR), whereas hypothyroidism in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is associated with thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin autoantibodies.

What is Hashimoto’s disease or Graves disease?

Hashimoto’s disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland at the base of your neck below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body’s functions.

Is Graves disease a type of hyperthyroidism?

Thyroid gland Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease is a common cause.

Is Hashimoto’s disease considered a disability?

Some people can be severely impacted by Hashimoto’s disease if it is uncontrolled or if secondary health conditions arise. Suppose you are unable to work to support yourself and your family because of Hashimoto’s. In that case, you may apply for disability benefits.

Can you have both Graves and Hashimoto?

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) and Graves’ disease (GD) are the two main types of autoimmune thyroid disease. HT rarely occurs following GD. But combined occurrence of GD and HT are rare. We report a case of simultaneous occurrence of GD and HT, at presentation.

Can thyroid problems cause menstrual problems?

Thyroid problems can also affect the menstrual cycle. Your periods may be heavier or irregular, or you may not have any periods at all for several months or longer (called amenorrhea).

What happens if you don’t treat hypothyroidism?

The condition can be managed with medication. If left untreated, though, hypothyroidism can lead to many complications. These include heart problems, nerve injury, infertility and in severe cases, death.

Does Hypothyroidism get worse over time?

Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over several months or years. However, some people develop symptoms of hypothyroidism quickly over a few months. In general, the lower your thyroid hormone levels become and the longer they stay low, the more severe your symptoms will be.

What are the symptoms of getting too much thyroid medication?

Symptoms of Overtreatment

• Heart palpitations or a faster heart rate, even at rest.
• Trouble falling asleep.
• Feeling jittery.
• Sweating a lot.
• Anxiety.
• Shaky hands.
• Diarrhea.
• Weight loss.

What happens if I miss my thyroid medication for a day?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Tell your doctor if you miss two or more doses of thyroid in a row.