<p>Actress Erin Moriarty, who is best known for her role in <i>The Boys</i> recently made a shocking revelation to her fans that she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, ie, Graves disease, and is currently undergoing treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Moriarty shares health update after being diagnosed with Graves disease</h2>

<p>Erin took to her official Instagram handle and wrote in her post, "Autoimmune disease manifests differently in everybody/everybody. Your experience will be different from mine. My experience will be different from yours. Perhaps greatly, perhaps minutely. One thing I can say: if I hadn’t chalked it all up to stress and fatigue, I would’ve caught this sooner".&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/shakira-s-last-minute-concert-cancellation-in-san-antonio-sparks-anger-among-fans-really-unrespectful-1749952011102"><strong>Shakira's last minute concert cancellation in San Antonio sparks anger among fans: Really unrespectful</strong></a></p>

<p>She further added, "A month ago, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease. Within 24 hours of beginning treatment, I felt the light coming back on. It’s been increasing in strength ever since. If yours is dimming, even slightly, go get checked. Don’t “suck it up” and transcend suffering; you deserve to be comfy. S***’s hard enough as is.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-gunn-s-superman-drops-touching-father-s-day-promo-watch-1749905411130"><strong>James Gunn's Superman drops touching Father's Day promo| Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The star had even uploaded a series of snaps, which included selfies and other moments from her life in recent months.</p><h2>What is Graves disease?</h2><p>According to the National Institutes of Health, Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid. Thyroid hormones control the way your body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body, even the way your heart beats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/wolverine-returns-hugh-jackman-s-stunt-double-shares-photo-from-avengers-doomsday-set-1749898665900"><strong>Wolverine returns? Hugh Jackman’s stunt double shares photo from Avengers: Doomsday set</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Graves disease the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to make more thyroid hormones than the body. As a result, many body functions speed up.</p><h2>All about Erin Moriarty</h2><p>Erin Moriarty, born in New York City, began her career in showbiz at the age of 11 in the 2005 community theatre production of Annie. She rose to fame after her portrayal of Annie January/ Starlight in the series The Boys.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/reacher-amazon-series-adds-jay-baruchel-sydelle-noel-and-more-to-the-season-4-cast-1749894925531"><strong>Reacher: Amazon series adds Jay Baruchel, Sydelle Noel and more to the season 4 cast</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her other notable works in TV are <i>Red Widow, True Detective, Jessica Jones, Pillow Talk, </i>and <i>One Life to Life.</i> Apart from shows, she also featured in films including<i> Kong: Skull Island, The Miracle Season, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, Driven, Captain Fantastic, </i>and <i>Catching Dust</i> among others.</p>

Actress Erin Moriarty has recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Graves disease. She is best known for her role in the show The Boys. 

Actress Erin Moriarty, who is best known for her role in The Boys recently made a shocking revelation to her fans that she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, ie, Graves disease, and is currently undergoing treatment.

<p>Actress Erin Moriarty has recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Graves disease. She is best known for her role in the show The Boys.&nbsp;</p>

The Boys actress Erin Moriarty reveals Graves disease diagnosis: Go get checked...'

<p>British actress Daisy Ridley recently revealed that she suffers from Graves' Disease. She was experiencing symptoms like hot flashes and fatigue but chose to ignore them for a long time assuming them to be the side-effects of a high-stress job. At the age of 32, she also had a racing heart rate, weight loss and hand tremors. Daisy is popular for playing Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What is Graves' Disease?</h2>

<p>The disease is named after 19th-century Irish physician Robert James Graves. It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid, forcing the body to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. In Graves' Disease, a malfunction in the immune system leads it to create antibodies that “bind to receptors on the surface of thyroid cells and stimulate those cells to overproduce and release thyroid hormones.”</p>

<p>Experts haven't been able to pinpoint the exact cause of Graves' Disease. Some patients might be genetically prone to it, as per some researchers. According to Yale Medicine, infections, changes in hormone levels, or abnormally high iodine levels can increase the risk of such people developing Graves' Disease. Smoking has also been cited as one of the factors by Mayo Clinic.</p>

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<h2>Symptoms of Graves' Disease</h2>

<p>Daisy experienced several of the symptoms associated with the health condition but didn't think much of it for a long time. According to the American Thyroid Association, common symptoms include a racing heartbeat, difficulty falling asleep, hand tremors, weight loss and muscle weakness. It further cites eye problems as being another major symptom. “Inflammation of the eyes, swelling of the tissues around the eyes and bulging of the eyes" can also occur, according to the association. “We do not know why, but problems with the eyes occur much more often and are more severe in people with Graves’ disease who smoke cigarettes,” it added.</p>

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<h2>Women more at risk of Graves' Disease</h2>

<p>Women, especially those over the age of 30, are at a higher risk of developing the health condition, as per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Someone who suffers from other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, lupus, type 1 diabetes, can also develop Graves' Disease.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Graves' Disease treatment&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Antithyroid medications are used to regulate a person’s heart rate, along with radioiodine therapy, which is used to kill overactive thyroid cells. According to the NIDDK, surgery might also be required in certain cases. Eye drops and dietary changes can also help relieve the symptoms.<br />
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British actress Daisy Ridley recently revealed that she suffers from Graves' Disease. She was experiencing symptoms like hot flashes and fatigue but chose to ignore them for a long time assuming them to be the side-effects of a high-stress job.

British actress Daisy Ridley recently revealed that she suffers from Graves' Disease. She was experiencing symptoms like hot flashes and fatigue but chose to ignore them for a long time assuming them to be the side-effects of a high-stress job. At the age of 32, she also had a racing heart rate, weight loss and hand tremors. Daisy is popular for playing Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy. What is Graves' Disease? The disease is named after 19th-century Irish physician Robert James Graves. It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid, forcing the body to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. In Graves' Disease, a malfunction in the immune system leads it to create antibodies that “bind to receptors on the surface of thyroid cells and stimulate those cells to overproduce and release thyroid hormones.” Experts haven't been able to pinpoint the exact cause of Graves' Disease. Some patients might be genetically prone to it, as per some researchers. According to Yale Medicine, infections, changes in hormone levels, or abnormally high iodine levels can increase the risk of such people developing Graves' Disease. Smoking has also been cited as one of the factors by Mayo Clinic. Also Read: This biomaterial can repair and regenerate cartilage tissue. End in sight for knee replacement surgeries? Symptoms of Graves' Disease Daisy experienced several of the symptoms associated with the health condition but didn't think much of it for a long time. According to the American Thyroid Association, common symptoms include a racing heartbeat, difficulty falling asleep, hand tremors, weight loss and muscle weakness. It further cites eye problems as being another major symptom. “Inflammation of the eyes, swelling of the tissues around the eyes and bulging of the eyes" can also occur, according to the association. “We do not know why, but problems with the eyes occur much more often and are more severe in people with Graves’ disease who smoke cigarettes,” it added. WATCH: New tech captures 3D visualisation of heart, healthy & diseased heart used for imaging × Women more at risk of Graves' Disease Women, especially those over the age of 30, are at a higher risk of developing the health condition, as per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Someone who suffers from other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, lupus, type 1 diabetes, can also develop Graves' Disease. Graves' Disease treatment Antithyroid medications are used to regulate a person’s heart rate, along with radioiodine therapy, which is used to kill overactive thyroid cells. According to the NIDDK, surgery might also be required in certain cases. Eye drops and dietary changes can also help relieve the symptoms.

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The Boys actress Erin Moriarty reveals Graves disease diagnosis: Go get checked...'

What is Graves' Disease, the condition afflicting Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley