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What is a TED flare?

A TED flare is when TED symptoms appear again after a period of stability. In a study of 415 patients, 15.7% of patients experienced recurrent TED. Most of these cases occurred within the first 1O years after the first episode of TED.

TED, Thyroid Eye Disease.

Thyroid Eye Disease Risk Factors

Learn about potential risk factors for TED

It is not entirely known why some people develop TED and others do not. But doctors have identified certain factors that put people at greater risk.

Explore some of the risk factors linked to TED. If you are concerned about changes in your eyes or think you might be at risk, consider speaking to your doctor as a next step.

What are some risk factors for developing TED?

Professional organizations recommend diagnosing TED early on and taking preventative measures.

If you have any risk factors for developing TED, speak with your doctor.

Could you be at risk for TED?

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Question 1

Up to 5O% of patients with Graves’ disease may develop TED. Do you have Graves’ disease?

Question 2

In a 1994 study in patients with TED, 9O% had hyperthyroidism, 1% had hypothyroidism, 3% had Hashimoto’s disease, and 5% had normal thyroid levels.
Do you have one of these thyroid conditions?

Question 3

Radioactive iodine may be used to treat Graves’ disease and other thyroid conditions. Have you been prescribed radioactive iodine for a thyroid disorder?

Question 4

In a 1994 study in patients with TED, women were 6x more likely than men to develop TED. Are you female?

Question 5

People who smoke were shown to be 8x more likely to develop TED. Do you smoke?

Question 6

Individuals who were 4O and older demonstrated a growing risk of developing TED. What is your age?

Question 7

In some studies, 4O-5O% of patients with thyroid disorders reported another family member with a thyroid disorder.

Is there a family history of TED, Graves’ disease, or Hashimoto’s disease?

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This activity is not meant to provide medical advice and is for general information purposes only.

TED, Thyroid Eye Disease.