Autoimmune Diseases: A Serious Health Concern For All 20-Somethings

Graves Disease

Graves disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid, which is responsible for housing most of the body’s hormones. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that controls hormone flow to the blood. It affects metabolism, muscle control, heart and digestive functions, bone maintenance, reproductive health, and brain development. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, fluctuation in weight, appetite changes, insomnia, muscle weakness, tremors, nervousness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, reproductive impairment, and irregular periods (in females).