Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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About hashimoto's thyroiditis (Source: Medem)

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (also called autoimmune or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis) is the most common thyroid disease in the United States. It is an inherited condition that affects approximately 14 million Americans and is about seven times more common in women than in men. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is characterized by the production of immune cells and autoantibodies by the body's immune system, which can damage thyroid cells and compromise their ability to make thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism occurs if the amount of thyroid hormone that can be produced is not enough for the body's needs. The thyroid gland may also enlarge in some patients, forming a goiter ... [ read more.. ]

Frequently Asked Questions for hashimoto's thyroiditis (Source: MedicineNet)

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Further Reading on hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hypothyroidism - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) WebMD explains what hypothyroidism is , who gets it , what symptoms to watch for , and how it ' s treated ...In the United States, the most common cause is Hashimoto's thyroiditis . It causes the body’s immune... Hashimoto thyroiditis ( MedicineNet ) Thyroiditis, Hashimoto ( MedicineNet ) Autoimmune thyroiditis ( MedicineNet ) Hashimoto's Disease ( eMedicineHealth ) Hashimoto thyroiditis ( eMedicineHealth ) Thyroiditis, Hashimoto ( eMedicineHealth ) Autoimmune thyroiditis ( eMedicineHealth )

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