Thyroid | Graves’ Disease And Hyperthyroidism – What Is The Connection?

June 11th, 2010 by admin

Graves’ Disease is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to over produce. Hyperthyroidism is the condition in which the thyroid is overactive, producing hormones in too great a quantity. Though Graves’ Disease can lead to the condition known at hyperthyroidism, there are effective treatments available.