Mid-winter bald eagle watching. Watch the eagles soar overhead and comb the open waters of the beautiful Wisconsin River. Held in conjunction with the AANA annual meeting. Jan 10-16 Graves disease is an abnormality in the autoimmune system, causing production of antibodies which attach to the thyroid, causing enlargement of the gland and overproduction of thyroid hormone. Similar antibodies may also cause swelling of the eye muscles and swelling in the skin on the front of the lower leg.
Graves disease occurs in less than of one percent of the general population.
Most people with Graves disease are treated and then managed on hormone replacement. Because some people with Graves disease are misdiagnosed and because it is an illness that occurs in all age groups, education and support continue to be vital. Day Jan 10 Besides holidays, such as President s Day, being celebrated on Mondays, people everywhere start new jobs, have birthdays, celebrate promotions and begin vacations on Mondays. A day in recognition of this first day of the week. Annually, the second Monday in January.