What Is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid. Most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S.
How It Works
Anti-TPO antibodies destroy thyroid tissue over months to years.
Symptoms
- Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance
- Dry skin, hair loss
- Depression, brain fog
- Heavy periods
- Painless goiter
Diagnosis
- Positive anti-TPO antibodies
- Elevated TSH
- Family history common
Treatment
Levothyroxine daily.
Source: American Thyroid Association, NLM MedlinePlus.
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