Prevention
There is no known way to prevent hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Outlook
Most people with either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, with proper diagnosis and treatment, can control their condition with no long-term effects. However, those with undiagnosed disease may progress to coma or thyrotoxic crisis, with death rates approaching 50%.
Grave's eye disease has been treated withcorticosteroid medication, radiotherapy, and surgery with varying success.
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