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Graves' disease is thought to be an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid which causes over-production of thyroid hormones. Hallmarks of the condition are bulging eyes (exophthalmos), heat intolerance, increased energy, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea and anxiety.

Review Date: 8/12/2004 12:00:00 AM Reviewed By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy and A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team.

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