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Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Hashimoto disease, struma lymphomatosa, autoimmune thyroiditis

autoimmune disease

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Other names
Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroiditis, struma lymphomatosa, Hashimoto's disease
Specialty
Endocrinology
Symptoms
Weight gain , feeling tired , constipation , joint and muscle pain, cold intolerance, dry skin , hair loss , slowed heart rate
Complications
Thyroid lymphoma .
Usual onset
30–50 years old
Causes
Genetic and environmental factors .
Risk factors
Family history, another autoimmune disease
Diagnostic method
TSH , T4, anti-thyroid autoantibodies , ultrasound
Differential diagnosis
Graves' disease , nontoxic nodular goiter
Treatment
Levothyroxine , surgery
Frequency
2% at some point

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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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C27191
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease and autoimmune thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is gradually destroyed.

Early on, symptoms may not be noticed. Over time, the thyroid may enlarge, forming a painless goiter. Most people eventually develop hypothyroidism with accompanying weight gain, fatigue, constipation, hair loss, and general pain. After many years, the thyroid typically shrinks in size. Potential complications include thyroid lymphoma. Further complications of hypothyroidism can include high cholesterol, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, myxedema, and potential problems in pregnancy.

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