Answer Wiki. ' denotes foot,  denotes inches, where 1 foot is equivalent of 12 inches (though I'm not American and I generally don'thave any idea how to work with US customary units, it really had quite an interesting history as the number 12 was used for conversion by many countries, including Ancient Rome). So that'd be 5 * 12 + 6 = 60 + 6 = 66 inches.
Graves' Disease. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease. This is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland and triggers the release of high levels of thyroid hormones. One of the hallmarks of Graves' disease is a visible and uncomfortable swelling behind the eyes.
Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones.Too much thyroid hormone results in a condition known as hyperthyroidism.ince your body's energy production requires certain amounts of thyroid hormones, a drop in hormone production leads to lower energy levels. Causes of hypothyroidism include: 1  Hashimoto's thyroiditis: In this autoimmune disorder, the body attacks thyroid tissue. 2  The tissue eventually dies and stops producing hormones.