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 There are multiple causes of hyperthyroidism as summarised in Table 5.3.2

 Graves disease is the most common causeAutoimmune disease that targets the thyroid gland with thyroid‐stimulating autoantibodies against TSH receptor antibodies (TRAbs and TMAbs)Predominantly occurs in women (8:1 ratio)Age of presentation 20–40 years old

 General risk factors for hyperthyroidismMore common in womenOver the age of 60 years oldPositive family historyConsumption of excess iodine, either from foods or supplements, or from medications containing iodine (such as amiodarone)Pregnancy within the last 6 monthsOther health problems including pernicious anaemia, type 1 diabetes, primary adrenal insufficiency, myasthenia gravis