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What would happen if graves' disease is not treated?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lots of side effects: This needs treated - it can cause issues with wt. Loss, tremors, heart disease, high blood pressure and vision problems to name a few.

Dr Kern and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2013

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