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Emotional/Psychological Effects – Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
source: TED Impact
year: N/A
summary/abstract:Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is associated with significant psychological and emotional effects:
• Mild symptoms of TED are often misdiagnosed and can lead to significant delays in treatment of TED2
• Symptoms of TED extend beyond functional issues, and the psychosocial impact associated with the disease can affect many aspects of patient well-being
• TED can negatively impact employment, relationships, and self-confidence, frequently leading patients to withdraw from social interaction
• 63% of Patients with TED experience psychosocial distress due to TED
• 52% of Patients with TED experience a loss of self-confidence due to changes in appearance
• 42% of Patients with TED experience anxiety and/or depression
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