Hyperthyroidism risk factors: Difference between revisions

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Revision as of 20:54, 29 May 2013

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Farman Khan, MD, MRCP [2]

A history of other autoimmune diseases like adrenal insufficiency,pernicious anemia increases risk of hyperthyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older.Graves diseases is more common between ages 40-60 years.

Hyperthyroidism is more common in women than men.

A family history of Graves disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.

Japanese appear to be at greater risk of hyperthyroidism.

Other Factors like common viral infection and Pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism.

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+===Autoimmune disorders===
+A history of other autoimmune diseases like adrenal insufficiency,pernicious anemia increases risk of hyperthyroidism.
+===Age===
+Hyperthyroidism can happen at any age, but it is more common in people aged 60 and older.Graves diseases is more common between ages 40-60 years.
+===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 appear to be at greater risk of hyperthyroidism.
+===Others===
+Other Factors like common viral infection and Pregnancy may also increase the risk of hyperthyroidism.
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