Graves' disease is one of thecauses of hyperthyroidism(overactive thyroid). It’s due to an autoimmune attack on thethyroid glandthat leads to the overproduction ofthyroid hormones. Graves' disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, a physical examination, and blood tests. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Imaging tests may be needed as well. If you have Graves' disease, you may also need treatment for symptoms of hyperthyroidism. And there are alsosymptoms specific to Graves' disease....

Symptoms of Graves' dermopathy include swollen, red skin thats most often on the shins. Thethyroid glandsits in the front of your neck. It regulates many hormones and systems in your body. Verywell / Joules Garcia When it produces too much thyroid hormone, its calledhyperthyroidism. What Is Autoimmunity? Autoimmunity is friendly fire from the immune system. It then attacks and tries to destroy it. This causes inflammation, damage, and dysfunction. This article looks at the symptoms and possible causes of Graves dermopathy plus how its diagnosed and treated....

Parents and caregivers often use it for colic, gas, andteething. Like othersupplements, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate it. gpointstudio/ Getty Images A Natural Remedy, But What Is Gripe Water? gpointstudio/ Getty Images Gripe water ingredients vary by brand. However, they commonly contain some mixture of the following: Gripe water is different from gas drops. Infant gas drops are an OTC medication that containssimethiconeto treat gas. They work by breaking up your baby’s gas....

Modern proponents have even created grounding devices that help discharge accumulated electrons from the body. Grounding may also help improve sleep, alleviatechronic pain, heal wounds, andreduce inflammationthat contributes to many diseases. It is not only considered a physical practice but a spiritual one as well. Carolin Voelker / Getty Images To some, the term “grounding” describes “reconnecting with Mother Earth.” Some of these devices plug into wall sockets and connect to products you wear or place your skin on....

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapyalso calledtalk therapy. Psychotherapy is a main component of treatment for people with mental health conditions and emotional challenges. Group therapy involves one or more therapists counseling a group of people at the same time. FatCamera / Getty Images FatCamera / Getty Images What Is Group Therapy and How Does It Work? Closed groups are made up of a specific group of people who all join at the same time....

Photobleaching is the process that takes place if your hair color lightens due to the effects of sun exposure. The process can also impact the texture and strength of your hair. When done without care, trying to lighten your hair can increase your risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Photo composite by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images The sun’s UV rays react with your hair to cause changes in its color and texture....

Her death may have left Hackman, who had been living with advancedAlzheimers diseasefor years, alone for days. Hackman is believed to have died from heart disease. His pacemaker last recordedatrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm, on Feb. 18. Ron Galella / Getty Images What Is Hantavirus? Though rare, it can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent. Pets, like dogs and cats, don’t seem to get hantavirus....

The most common method isfee-for-service (FFS)in which the reimbursement is made for each individual service performed. Reimbursement is often made by a health insurer or a government payer likeMedicare. If you pay the entire amount out of pocket, the reimbursement is known as self-pay. Frederic Cirou / Getty Images Examples of private insurers include Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Self-Pay Self-pay is when you have no health coverage and have to pay out of pocket....

Heart disease refers to a broad range of cardiovascular diseases. Heart Disease Symptoms: How Do You Know You Have It? Heart disease represents a wide range of conditions, and itssymptomscan vary; different types come with different signs. Suriyapong Thongsawang / Getty Images CVD can be asymptomatic, meaning many people live for months or years without symptoms. Often, the underlying issue is not identified until it starts causing complications. Heart Disease Symptoms Are an Emergency If you experience any CVD symptoms, get emergency medical help....

About half of all people withheart failurehave a heart that pumps normallyor at near-normal levels. An ejection fraction of 55% or more is considered normal. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. RUNSTUDIO / Getty Images Chronic medical conditions can damage the heart and other organ systems of the body. The New York Heart Associations classification system is the simplest and most widely used method to gauge symptom severity....

Heart rate recovery (HRR) is how quickly your heart returns to normal after you stop exercising. It’s determined using yourheart rateat the end of your workout and one minute later. This calculation is a measure of your physical fitness and an indication of your heart health. Verywell / Julie Bang What Is Heart Rate Recovery? Your recovery heart rate measures the change in your heart rate for the first few minutes after exercise....

Heart valve disease happens when one or more of thefour valves in your heartdont function properly. Normally, heart valves separate the chambers of the heart and keep blood flowing in the right direction. However, heart valve disease doesnt have symptoms in its early stages. Treatment depends on which key in you have. Heart valve disease is very common, and even more common in seniors. Types There are many different types of heart valve disease....

It typically starts with painless but annoying twitching around one eye. From Botox to surgery, there are several options for treatment. This can produce tears. In some cases, you may feel pain behind the ear and have hearing changes. For example, hemifacial spasms around the eye can interfere with eyesight by causing the eye to shut involuntarily. This differentiates it fromblepharospasm, which usually involves twitches with both eyes at the same time....