Causes of Graves' Disease
It is believed that hormonal failure occurs due toautoimmunity. This term refers to the unnatural reaction of the immune system. The organism suddenly starts to perceive its own cells as something hostile, and attacks them. But what causes a strange pathology?
Basedova disease appears due to a malfunction in the thyroid gland. Photo: Getty Scientists have identified a number of factors that disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland. It:
- hereditary predisposition;
- diabetes;
- dangerous infections;
- nervous breakdowns and depression;
- exposure to radioactive iodine.
The researchers assign a key role to genetics. But until now it is not known which gene provokes the disease. However, it is noted that if the family had cases of the disease, then it is repeated in almost every generation. Most often, women over 20 years old suffer. The risk factor is higher for smokers and people who consume iodine-containing drugs.
Symptoms of Graves' Disease
Immune failure leads to the fact that the tissuesthe body is literally poisoned by excess hormones. A person feels constant anxiety, irritability, does not sleep well at night. I'm constantly hungry, but weight is steadily declining. The patient can not stand the heat. The further the disease develops, the brighter the symptoms:
- chest pain;
- cardiopalmus;
- dyspnea;
- frequent stools;
- weakness of muscles;
- violation of the female cycle;
- thrush;
- bulging eyes;
- double vision in the eyes;
- hair loss.
Without treatment, these symptoms worsen. On the neck there is a goiter - a large tumor, it becomes difficult for a person to swallow. A constant cough prevents talking and sleeping. Eyes reddened and watered, protruding from the eye sockets. The skin on the lower legs thickens and becomes stained. The patient is emotionally unstable, without cause, breaks down into screaming and crying.
Basedova's disease in children
For a child's age is characterized by a softercourse of the disease. The main danger lies in the similarity of the disease with natural adolescent changes. Rarely expressed external manifestations - an increase in the eyes and goiter. The child often remains untreated until the symptoms become severe. Dangerous signs are weight loss, excessive sweating and excessive nail growth. If the child becomes nervous, learns badly and behaves "strangely", urgently lead him to the endocrinologist. In the early stages of prescribing drugs that suppress the activity of the thyroid gland. Usually for 2 months of therapy the child's condition improves dramatically. In more complicated cases, radioactive iodine is prescribed, with a course of 3-6 months. If knots are found in the shitovidke, a surgical operation is required to remove a part of the gland. Basedova disease - a condition for life. But timely medical help, proper nutrition and physical activity help to achieve a normal quality of life. Read also:
