What are the causes of hyperthyroidism?
There are many causative factors for hyperthyroidism. The most common cause is an autoimmune condition called Graves’ disease.
What is Graves’ disease?
Graves’ disease is another autoimmune condition and the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when the immune system commandeers or hijacks the role of the brain’s pituitary gland which normally regulates the thyroid gland’s hormone production. The antibody linked to Graves’ disease is called thyrotropin receptor antibody or TRAb. TRAb can override the pituitary gland and cause too much production of thyroid hormone resulting in hyperthyroidism.
CLICK HERE TO GO THE NEXT PAGE ….
ADVERTISEMENT
