Understanding Graves' Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Management
What is Graves' Disease (Graves' Ziekte)? Graves' disease, also known as Graves' ziekte in South Africa, is an autoimmune condition where your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland. This vital organ produces hormones regulating your metabolism, energy levels, and more. The attack causes your thyroid to overwork, leading to hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid). It affects more women than men, typically between their mid-20s and 50s. Think of it as your body's own defence system mistakenly attacking a friendly organ....