Pulse Steroid Treatment – Graves Disease

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Indexed  May 9, 2011

Pulse steroid therapy is being used excessively in treating thyroid malfunctions. This therapy has been shown to be specifically effective for Graves’ disease related with hyperthyroidism. It is also helpful in treating the ophthalmic conditions and skin disorders associated with hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a condition wherein an overactive thyroid produces excess amounts of hormones as compared to what the body really needs. The level of hormones in the system can be determined by a series of blood tests. Various tests are performed to access and diagnose a condition before a particular thyroid treatment is meted out. Symptoms like protruding eyeballs, goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) and a swollen pitted skin with edema typically indicate the prevalence of Graves’ disease. These symptoms are caused due to the production of antibodies that affect the thyroid stimulating ...   See the complete post here