Basedow's disease (also known as Graves' disease) is an autoimmune hyperthyroidism. If left untreated, the disease will affect the patient's life and physical activities and can lead to complications such as heart failure, exhaustion, severe bulging eyes or, most dangerously, thyroid storm that can lead to death.

The thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating metabolism and ensuring good health. If the body needs more energy in certain situations, this organ will produce more thyroid hormones.