: 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 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
For example: Graves' disease: As an autoimmune disorder that can impact the eyes, Graves' disease often triggers the eyelids to open more than usual.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Apr. 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
People with selenium deficiency can develop thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease.5
The RDA of selenium for adults is 55 mcg.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Wendy Williams Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s College Graduation
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons beginning in 2008 and ended in 2022 after Williams contracted COVID and experienced health issues tied to Graves' disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
For example: Graves' disease: As an autoimmune disorder that can impact the eyes, Graves' disease often triggers the eyelids to open more than usual.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Apr. 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
People with selenium deficiency can develop thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease.5
The RDA of selenium for adults is 55 mcg.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Wendy Williams Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s College Graduation
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons beginning in 2008 and ended in 2022 after Williams contracted COVID and experienced health issues tied to Graves' disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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