10 Autoimmune Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Nervousness and Fast Heartbeat
Some autoimmune disorders can cause your body to ‘rev up’ its metabolism, causing it to use more energy. One such example is Graves’ disease, another autoimmune complication that targets the thyroid gland.
In this condition, however, the thyroid actually begins to produce too many hormones as opposed to too little. This causes your body to use more energy and can lead to feelings of nervousness, a quick heartbeat, a sensitivity to heat, and weight loss.
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