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==Risk Factors== | |||
===Autoimmune disorders=== | ===Autoimmune disorders=== | ||
A history of other autoimmune diseases like adrenal insufficiency | A history of other autoimmune diseases like [[adrenal insufficiency]] and [[pernicious anemia]] increases the risk of hyperthyroidism. | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older.Graves | Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older. Graves' disease is more common between 40-60 years of age. | ||
===Gender=== | ===Gender=== | ||
Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men. | Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men. | ||
===Genetic Factors=== | ===Genetic Factors=== | ||
A family history of Graves disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism. | A family history of Graves' disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism. | ||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
Japanese appear to be at greater risk of hyperthyroidism. | Japanese people appear to be at a greater risk of hyperthyroidism. | ||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
Other Factors like common viral infection and | Other Factors like common viral infection and pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Mature chapter]] | [[Category:Mature chapter]] | ||
[[Category:Otolaryngology]] | [[Category:Otolaryngology]] | ||
[[Category:Primary care]] | |||
[[Category:Needs overview]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:44, 30 May 2013
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Farman Khan, MD, MRCP [2]
Risk Factors
Autoimmune disorders
A history of other autoimmune diseases like adrenal insufficiency and pernicious anemia increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.
Age
Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older. Graves' disease is more common between 40-60 years of age.
Gender
Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men.
Genetic Factors
A family history of Graves' disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.
Race
Japanese people appear to be at a greater risk of hyperthyroidism.
Others
Other Factors like common viral infection and pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism.