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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.
Autoimmune reactions against the thyroid can cause hyperthyroidism; Graves' disease is one such condition. The immune system malfunctions, causing an increase in thyroid hormone. Goiter, a greatly enlarged thyroid gland, is seen in those with Graves' disease and is due to the excessive secretion of thyroid hormone.utoimmune reactions against the thyroid can cause hyperthyroidism; Graves' disease is one such condition. The immune system malfunctions, causing an increase in thyroid hormone. Goiter, a greatly enlarged thyroid gland, is seen in those with Graves' disease and is due to the excessive secretion of thyroid hormone.