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- Hashimotos disease - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
In Hashimoto's disease, immune-system cells lead to the death of the thyroid's hormone-producing cells The disease usually results in a decline in hormone production (hypothyroidism) Although anyone can develop Hashimoto's disease, it's most common among middle-aged women
- Hashimotos disease - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Usually in Hashimoto's disease, the immune system produces an antibody to thyroid peroxidase (TPO), a protein that plays an important part in thyroid hormone production Most people with Hashimoto's disease will have TPO antibodies in their blood
- What is Hashimotos disease? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Hashimoto thyroditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U S “Hashimoto’s disease causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid, as antibodies form attacking your thyroid cells due to the changes to your immune mechanisms,” says Dr Sakine Sever, a Mayo Clinic Health System endocrinologist
- Enfermedad de Hashimoto - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
En la enfermedad de Hashimoto, las células del sistema inmunitario producen la muerte de las células de la tiroides que producen las hormonas La enfermedad suele dar como resultado una reducción en la producción de hormonas (hipotiroidismo)
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto's disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, in the U S Women experience thyroid problems in far greater numbers than men, and it is estimated that 1 in 8 women can develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's disease Autoimmune diseases happen when the immune system makes antibodies that attack healthy tissues Sometimes that process involves the thyroid gland and affects its ability to make hormones
- Hashimotos Disease - Mayo Clinic Connect
In Hashimoto's disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and damage This damage reduces the thyroid's ability to produce thyroid hormones The internet is a dangerous place, and you can diagnose yourself with all kinds of disease
- Hashimotos Disease? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Hashimoto’s really isn’t treated except for dealing with any nodules and if there is hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism Medication would be prescribed of thyroid levels are too high or too low It is good to see a nutritionist dietitian to look at diet and supplements and see if changes would be helpful
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