you are more likely to have hyperthyroidism if: you are female. you have a family history of thyroid problems. people who have close relatives with graves' disease or other thyroid problems are more likely to develop hyperthyroidism. you have an autoimmune disease such as addison's disease or type 1 diabetes. you smoke cigarettes. people who smoke are more likely to have graves' disease and are more likely to have graves' ophthalmopathy. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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