Graves' disease. Graves' disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid. It can run in families and can occur at any age, although it is most common in women aged 20-40 years old. You are more likely to develop Graves' disease if you smoke. Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition.
Full Removal. If your doctor removes your entire thyroid, your body will begin to exhibit symptoms similar to hypothyroidism, due to the lack of thyroid hormones in your body. These symptoms may include fatigue, elevated cholesterol levels, uncontrollable weight gain, muscle weakness and depression.
General Questions About Thyroid Surgery. What types of thyroid surgery are there? Is the whole thyroid always removed? Thyroid lobectomy and isthmusectomy: this is when half of the thyroid (or one lobe) is removed along with the middle part of the thyroid that connects the two lobes. This surgery is generally performed for benign lesions that are causing symptoms, or for a nodule with an âindeterminateâ biopsy for diagnostic purposes.