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Graves' Disease

When to Call A Doctor

Call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including:

• Constant feelings of anxiety

• Tremors or shakes

• Difficulty sleeping

• Abnormal sweating or unusual sensitivity to warm temperatures

• Abnormally frequent bowel movements

• Palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain

• Weight loss, in spite of a normal or increased appetite

• Muscle weakness or wasting

• Menstrual irregularities

Also call your doctor if you develop swelling or skin changes in your feet or lower legs, or if you notice a change in your eye appearance or eye function.