
What Are The Symptoms Of Hashimoto's Disease?

Question: Yes, I have a question. My sister has Hishimotos. I have been looking into this. What are the symptoms?
Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Hashimoto thyroiditis is a autoimmune condition where thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes. It is also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.
It leads to decreased thyroid hormone levels in blood leading to hypothyroid features some of them include as below.
Weight gain
Hair loss
Depression
Sensitivity to heat and cold
Chronic fatigue
Panic
Changes in heart rate
Congestive heart failure
High cholesterol
Constipation
Muscle weakness, joint stiffness
Memory loss, vision problems, infertility etc
Hope, I have answered your query.
Please do ask if you any other concerns.
Regards,
Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Hashimoto thyroiditis is a autoimmune condition where thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes. It is also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis.
It leads to decreased thyroid hormone levels in blood leading to hypothyroid features some of them include as below.
Weight gain
Hair loss
Depression
Sensitivity to heat and cold
Chronic fatigue
Panic
Changes in heart rate
Congestive heart failure
High cholesterol
Constipation
Muscle weakness, joint stiffness
Memory loss, vision problems, infertility etc
Hope, I have answered your query.
Please do ask if you any other concerns.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What tests do I ask from my doctor?
Brief Answer:
Below are the tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thyroid profile which includes Tsh, T3 and T4
Thyroid Autoantibodies-
Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg),
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) and
Anti-microsomal antibodies
The above tests help in diagnosing the Hashimoto's.
regards,
Below are the tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thyroid profile which includes Tsh, T3 and T4
Thyroid Autoantibodies-
Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg),
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) and
Anti-microsomal antibodies
The above tests help in diagnosing the Hashimoto's.
regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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