Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The most common form of thyroiditis

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most rampant form
  of thyroiditis. The disease is often called
  chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune
  thyroiditis and affects million around the
  globe. When malfunctioning immune cells attack
  your thyroid gland, it limits your thyroid's
  ability to produce thyroid hormone, resulting
  in hypothyroidism. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the
  main contributor to hypothyroidism. If
  Hashimoto's thyroiditis persistently attacks your
  thyroid, it is possible that the gland can no
  longer produce enough thyroid hormones for your
  body to function properly. This will result in
  you becoming a patient of hypothyroidism. In some
  cases, Hashimoto's thyroiditis also causes
  thyroid to become so inflamed and enlarged that
  a goiter develops.

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Causes of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• In Hashimoto's thyroiditis, huge numbers of
  damaged immune cells invade the thyroid. These
  immune cells are called lymphocytes. When
  these lymphocytesenter the thyroid, they demolish
  the cells, tissue, and blood vessels within the
  gland. This whole process is slow and thats why
  people suffering from Hashimoto's thyroiditis are
  unable to notice any symptoms. Because the
  invading cells attack the thyroid, it is no
  longer able to make adequate thyroid hormone.
  This condition leads to hypothyroidism and in
  extreme cases, inflammation of the neck called
  goiter. Doctors have not been able to find a
  valid reason as to why the immune system
  sometimes turns against the body's healthy
  tissues.

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Symptoms

• Its difficult to recognize signs or symptoms of
  Hashimoto's disease initially, but you may notice
  a swelling at the front of your throat.
  Hashimoto's disease is slow to progress and
  causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to
  significant drop in thyroid hormone levels.
  Common signs of an underactive thyroid
  gland are 
• Fatigue and sluggishness
• Increased sensitivity to cold
• Constipation
• Pale, dry skin
• A puffy face
• Hoarse voice
• Unexplained weight gain

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• Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness,
  especially in your shoulders and hips
• Pain and stiffness in your joints and swelling in
  your knees
• Muscle weakness, especially in your lower
  extremities
• Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Depression

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Treatments

• Treatment for Hashimoto's disease  may include
  continuous supervision and medication use.
  However, if your thyroid is functioning normally,
  your endocrinologist may recommend a
  wait-and-watch approach. You may need thyroid
  medication for the rest of your life. 
• Synthetic hormones If Hashimoto's thyroiditis
  leads to thyroid hormone deficiency, you may
  require thyroid hormone replacement therapy,
  which usually involves daily use of the synthetic
  thyroid hormone Levothyroxine. The drug acts
  similar to thyroxine. This oral medication
  reverses all the symptoms of hypothyroidism and
  maintains adequate hormone levels.

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• Tracking the dosage In order to prescribe the
  right dosage of Levothyroxine at the beginning,
  your endocrinologist usually checks your level of
  TSH after a few weeks of treatment. High levels
  of thyroid hormone can trigger bone loss, which
  may make osteoporosis worse or increase the risk
  of this disease. Overdose of Levothyroxine can
  also cause heart rhythm disorders.
• Effects of other substances Some medicines,
  foods d supplements may affect your ability to
  absorb Levothyroxine. Giving enough time to the
  body to absorb Levothyroxine can solve this
  problem. Its good to have a consultation with
  your endocrinologist.
• If you have an autoimmune disorder, you are risk
  of developing Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The best
  way to deal with it is getting regularly checked
  for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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