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TED develops from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While it commonly occurs in people with Graves' disease (which causes hyperthyroidism), it can also develop in people without any thyroid problems.

Key factors that can trigger TED include
- Genetic predisposition (it can run in families)
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TED develops from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While it commonly occurs in people with Graves' disease (which causes hyperthyroidism), it can also develop in people without any thyroid problems.

Key factors that can trigger TED include:
- Genetic predisposition (it can run in families)
- Environmental triggers like smoking
- Previous hyperthyroidism treatments (like radioactive iodine therapy) In TED, your immune system's antibodies attack the tissues around your eyes, causing inflammation. This same autoimmune response can also affect your thyroid gland. Even with normal thyroid function, these antibodies can still cause eye symptoms.

Being "extra non-basic" won't affect your condition - TED is about your immune system's response, not your personality! 😊

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