10 Graves' Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Excessive Sweating and Heat Intolerance
In Graves' disease, the thyroid gland is hyperactive and produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormone leading to increased metabolism.
This, in turn, increases the body temperature causing heat intolerance and increased sensitivity to heat. The rising body temperature prompts the body's natural response to try to cool down by sweating.
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