: a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss, irritability, anxiety, and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs
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The actress first revealed that she'd been diagnosed with Graves' disease last June.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
The condition can cause symptoms like exhaustion, irritability, unintentional weight loss, hand tremors, and skin discoloration, according to the Mayo Clinic.
About 1 percent of Americans have Graves' disease, according to Yale Medicine.
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Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
Williams' Health Challenges and Hospitalization Williams has faced several health challenges in recent years, including lymphedema and Graves' disease.
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Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Wendy's eponymous show, The Wendy Williams Show, was canceled in June 2022 as the host dealt with health issues, including Graves' disease.
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Esther Kang,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
The condition can cause symptoms like exhaustion, irritability, unintentional weight loss, hand tremors, and skin discoloration, according to the Mayo Clinic.
About 1 percent of Americans have Graves' disease, according to Yale Medicine.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
Williams' Health Challenges and Hospitalization Williams has faced several health challenges in recent years, including lymphedema and Graves' disease.
—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Wendy's eponymous show, The Wendy Williams Show, was canceled in June 2022 as the host dealt with health issues, including Graves' disease.
—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Graves' disease
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: a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss, irritability, anxiety, and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs
called also Basedow's disease, exophthalmic goiter
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