Summary

• Graves’ disease, the most common cause of an overactive thyroid, is an autoimmune disease most common in females aged 20 to 40 years.
• Your symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, a racing heart, feeling hot, sweating and tremor.
• You may have bulging eyes and an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) in your neck.
• Your doctor can diagnose Graves’ disease with blood tests and treat you with medications and sometimes surgery.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 28 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about Graves' disease.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have Graves’ disease, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with Graves’ disease, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• Thyroid function tests
• Thyroglobulin
• Thyroid antibodies