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 attacks usually begin with sudden, crushing chest pain. The most common symptom of a heart attack in men and women is chest pain or discomfort; however, some people have few symptoms and may not even be aware they are having (or have had) a heart attack. Diabetics may have mild to no symptoms because they don't have the same nerve responses as people with normal blood sugar.