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Graves' disease is the result when the body produces antibodies that mimic the action of the thyroid gland.
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Graves' disease is an endocrine disorder in which the body produces antibodies that mimic the actions of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Some symptoms of Graves' disease are exopthalmos( protrusion of the eyes), increased heart rate, muscle weakness, sensitivity to heat, excessive perspiration , sudden weight loss, in women, abnormal menstrual cycles, also enlarged thyroid gland in some patients.
