Acupuncture and Graves' Disease

Graves’ disease is considered as an autoimmune disease that can cause our thyroid gland produce excess thyroid hormones. This condition is called as hyperthyroidism. The disease is named after the doctor that firstly describe the disease. The name of the doctor is Robert J. Graves. [note]What Is Graves’ Disease?, Written by Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD, http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/graves-disease/graves-disease-overview[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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There are so many symptoms that are related with the Graves' Disease. Among them are Anxiety and irritability, Weight loss, Enlargement of your thyroid gland (goiter), Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido, Frequent bowel movements, Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy), and Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations). [note]Diseases and Conditions : Graves' Disease, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/graves-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20025811[/note]  

CAUSES

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The Graves Disease is caused by an abnormal response of our immune system. This abnormal response make thyroid gland producing excessive thyroid hormone, which is called as hyperthyroidism. This disease is seemingly more common in women at the age of over 20. However, this disorder can occur at any age. Not only happen at women, this condition also can happen to men as well. [note]Graves disease, medlineplus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000358.htm[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI 4 SANJIAO 3-6 CV22 Acupuncture Treatment For Graves' Disease In treating the graves’ disease, acupuncture work on soothing the symptoms of this disease. The acupoints that aimed by the treatment are yin qiao mai (kidney points) which is located at the medial side of the ankle, yang qiao mai (bladder points) which is located at the lateral side of the ankle, and dai mai (liver and gall bladder points) which is located at at the level of the waist. [note]Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Thyroid Health, by Jillian L. Capodice, Lac, http://www.integrativepractitioner.com/whats-new/news-and-commentary/acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine-for-thyroid-health/[/note]

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