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27 female. can you have graves without bulging eyes? also, can you have hyperthyroidism/graves/thyroiditis without nodules? thank you
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Yes: Opthalmopathy (bulging eyes) occurs in about 50% of patients with Grave's Disease. You can have hyperthyroidism without nodules. If you suspect that you have hyperthyroidism, please see your doctor right away.
Answered 10/29/2014
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