Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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Also known as: hashimoto’s disease, auto immune thyroiditisContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, seek medical attention immediately.People may be asymptomatic in the early stage, but they may develop the following symptoms as the condition progresses:FatigueWeight gainDepressionSlowed heart rateHeavy or abnormal menstrual periodsSensitive to coldPuffiness of faceDifficulty to conceiveDry skinEnlargement of thyroid gland Fatigue Weight gain Depression Slowed heart rate Heavy or abnormal menstrual periods Sensitive to cold Puffiness of face Difficulty to conceive Dry skin Enlargement of thyroid gland Actual cause of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not known, but it is clear that autoimmune response to the thyroid gland induces the disease condition. Following are the possible causative factors that can trigger autoimmune response. Family history Excessive exposure to radiation Exposure to chemical agents Hormonal changes Viral infections Goitre: Inflammation of the thyroid gland leads to enlargement. Most common cause of goitre is hypothyroidism. Mental Health Issue: Depression is observed in a person with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, this worsens over the period of time. Myxedema – This is a rare case. Heart problems – Increased risk of heart problems.
Fatigue
Weight gain
Depression
Slowed heart rate
Heavy or abnormal menstrual periods
Sensitive to cold
Puffiness of face
Difficulty to conceive
Dry skin
Enlargement of thyroid gland
Actual cause of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not known, but it is clear that autoimmune response to the thyroid gland induces the disease condition. Following are the possible causative factors that can trigger autoimmune response.
Family history
Excessive exposure to radiation
Exposure to chemical agents
Hormonal changes
Viral infections
Goitre: Inflammation of the thyroid gland leads to enlargement. Most common cause of goitre is hypothyroidism.
Mental Health Issue: Depression is observed in a person with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, this worsens over the period of time.
Myxedema – This is a rare case.
Heart problems – Increased risk of heart problems.
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