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Graves' disease. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Graves' disease. The body's immune system creates an antibody that causes the gland to make an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. Graves' disease runs in families, and usually affects younger women.
Definition. Graves' disease is a type of autoimmune disorder, and it occurs when hyperthyroidism happens in your body.Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid produces more hormones than your body can handle, and it causes an overactive thyroid gland.he thyroid in your body is part of the endocrine system, and it is a collection of tissues and glands that produce your hormones. When Graves' disease is transmitted, it affects these hormones and causes major complications in your body.