Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Symptoms
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, also called Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's struma, struma
lymphomatosa ,is a type of autoimmune thyroid disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. The thyroid helps set the rate of metabolism, the rate at which the body uses energy.
This disease occurs much more often in women than men and increases in frequency of occurrence with
age. Depending on the severity of hormone deficiency. At first, you may barely notice symptoms, such as fatigue and sluggishness, or you may simply attribute them to getting older. Symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Some patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis may have no symptoms. However, the common symptoms are fatigue, depression, and sensitivity to cold,
a puffy face, weight gain, muscle weakness, coarsening of the skin, dry or brittle hair, constipation, muscle cramps, increased menstrual flow, and goiter,
enlargement of the thyroid gland. If left untreated, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis can cause further complications, including changes in menstrual cycles, prevention of ovulation, and an increased risk of miscarriage. It is also important to know that too much thyroid replacement hormone can mimic the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Although Hashimoto's disease can affect people of all ages. If someone in your family has had thyroid disease, you may have an increased risk for Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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