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Protrusion of the eyeballs seen with hyperthyroidism

Protrusion of the eyeballs seen with hyperthyroidism

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Protrusion of eye balls termed as Exophthalmos or Proptosis, in this condition one or both the eyes bulges or protrudes, caused because of hyperthyroidism - Graves disease disorder due to overactivity of thyroid gland. Proptosis is a stage of Graves Ophthalmopathy, inflammation and other immune disorders affects the tissues around the eyes.

Corticosteroids (eg. Prednisone) helps to cure the swelling of Graves Ophthalmopathy , In some cases tumors must surgically removed.

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