Advances in Graves' Disease and Other Hyperthyroid Disorders

Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Lisa Marie Moore lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works for the federal government.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

1. Hyperthyroidism and Its Signs and Symptoms

2. Causes of Hyperthyroidism

3. Graves’ Disease: When the Autoimmune Response Goes Awry

4. Genetic and Environmental Factors and Influences

5. Coexisting Conditions in Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism

6. Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease

7. Conventional Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism

8. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

9. Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

10. Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents

11. Graves’ Ophthalmopathy and Other Extrathyroidal Manifestations

Glossary

References

Resources

Index