SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms of Basedows disease are:
- Fatigue
- Irritability or anxiety
- Heat sensitivity
- Hands or fingers tremor
- Abnormalities in menstrual cycles
- Sudden weight loss
- Enlargement of thyroid gland
- Sleep disturbance
- Frequent bowel movements
- Red or thick skin
- Palpitations
- Erectile dysfunction
- Bulging eyes
Graves’ Ophthalmopathy
Between 25% and 50% of persons with Basedow’s illness have problems with their eyes. The following are some of the most common symptoms of Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
- Dry eyes
- Irritation
- Redness
- Gritty sensation
- Bulging eyes due to puffiness and retracting eyelids
- Puffiness and inflammation around the eyes
More severe eye abnormalities emerge in less than 10% of cases, such as:
- Double vision
- Eye pain
- Light sensitivity
- Optic nerve problems, which can significantly impair your vision
Graves’ Dermopathy
The skin is affected by Graves’ dermopathy. Basedow’s disease affects just a tiny percentage of persons. Pretibial myxedema is another name for this condition.
The shins and even the tops of your feet are affected. There, the skin becomes thick, red, and lumpy. Graves’ dermopathy is normally painless, but it can be painful in certain persons.
The signs and symptoms of Basedows disease can be caused by a variety of medical disorders. If you have any symptoms that could be related to the condition, see your doctor right away to receive a proper diagnosis.