Graves' disease

Graves' disease is a chronic autoimmune lesion of the thyroid gland, characterized by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, mainly the hormone thyroxine. When the defect is severe, nodules form in the parenchyma of the organ. There are several forms of the disease: diffuse and nodular, cystic or toxic. The disease can lead to disruption of the patient's metabolism. Elimination of pathological manifestations is carried out surgically by removing lobes of the gland. To reduce the activity of the autoimmune reaction, antithyroid drugs and anti-inflammatory drugs are used. To ensure rapid removal of excess thyrotropin, tyrosol is recommended to the patient. Treatment is combined with a diet prohibiting the consumption of foods containing iodine. Prevention of complications from other organ systems is important.