18/09/2026
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes) + wide-eyed stare + goiter = classic signs of Graves' disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. 👁️🦋
Graves' disease accounts for the majority of hyperthyroidism cases and results from autoimmune antibodies overstimulating the thyroid gland. Watch for the full picture: heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, tachycardia, tremors, and that telltale eye protrusion (thyroid eye disease).
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