Question

2. Shaniqua A., a 32-year-old designer, is diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid. One of her presenting symptoms is the protrusion of both eyeballs, known as .

Answer 1

Answer: Proptosis, or Exophthalmos.

Explanation: It's caused by a disease known as "Graves," it is when there is over activity of the Thyroid Gland taking place. It's a medical term also known as "Bulging" eyes. A very common thyroid disease.