Summary
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an immune system disorder that affects the thyroid gland, the gland located in the neck that produces hormones. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help control many activities in the human body. Hashimoto’s disease damages the thyroid gland and prevents it from producing enough thyroid hormone for the body’s needs. This condition is referred to as ‘hypothyroidism’.
Causes
Hashimoto’s disease is a malfunction of the body’s immune system. The immune system is in charge of fighting infections. In Hashimoto’s disease, the immune system starts attacking healthy thyroid cells. The cause of this mechanism is unknown.
Symptoms
La malattia di Hashimoto causa una vasta gamma di sintomi, anche se si potrebbe non notarli per anni. The disease may start with an enlarged thyroid gland called a ‘goiter’. As the goitre progresses, other symptoms may occur.
You may feel tired and cold, and also suffer from constipation and weight gain. Le donne possono avere cicli mestruali più pesanti del normale e difficoltà a restare incinte. Chiedere al medico curante un elenco completo dei sintomi.
Treatment
Hashimoto’s disease is treated with a synthetic thyroid hormone pill to be taken daily, which can normalise hormone levels. Your doctor will create a plan tailored to your needs.
Overview
This is a disorder of the immune system. It affectsthe thyroid. That’s a hormone-producing gland inyour neck. The thyroid makes hormones that helpcontrol many activities in your body. Hashimoto’sdisease damages your thyroid and keeps it frommaking enough thyroid hormone for your body’sneeds. We call that “hypothyroidism.”
Causes
Hashimoto’s disease is a malfunction in your body’simmune system. That’s the system that fightsinfection. With Hashimoto’s disease, your immunesystem begins to attack healthy cells in yourthyroid. We don’t know why this happens.
Symptoms
Hashimoto’s disease causes a wide range ofsymptoms, although you may not notice them foryears. It can begin with an enlarging of the thyroid.We call that a “goiter.” As it progresses, you mayhave other symptoms. You may feel tired and cold.You may have constipation, and you may gainweight. Women may have heavier-than-normalmenstrual periods, and trouble getting pregnant.Ask your doctor for a full list of symptoms.
Treatment
Hashimoto’s disease is treated with a syntheticthyroid hormone pill. You take it every day. Itnormalizes your hormone levels. Your healthcareprovider will create a plan that’s right for you.
