Diseases Home. Graves' disease is a type of autoimmune condition. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (also known as overactive thyroid) in the United States. Graves' disease can also affect the eyes (known as ophthalmopathy) and occasionally the skin (dermopathy).he most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States, this autoimmune disorder can affect not only the thyroid, but the eyes and skin as well. Graves' disease is a type of autoimmune condition. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (also known as overactive thyroid) in the United States.
Heart Attack Signs in Women. 1  Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. 2  Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3  Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.  Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Heart Attack Signs in Women. 1  Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. 2  Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3  Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. As with men, womenâs most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. If you have any of these signs, call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away.