Hashimoto's Disease Topic Guide
Hashimoto's Disease: Hashimoto's disease (also referred to as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis) is a disease affecting the thyroid gland and thyroid hormone regulation. Symptoms of Hashimoto's disease include fatigue, feeling excessively cold, mental fogginess, constipation, dry skin, fluid retention, depression, menorrhagia, and stiff joints and muscles. Treatment for Hashimoto's disease is generally with medication.
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Causes of hypothyroidism include Hashimotot's thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, previous thyroid therapy, drug-induced, Pituitary or hypothalamic disease, and iron deficiency. Some common symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, constipation, weight gain, poor appetite, dry, rough skin, coarse hair, hair loss, edema, depression, and elevated cholesterol levels. Treatment of hypothyroidism is generally with medication.
Viewer Comments & ReviewsHashimoto's Thyroiditis - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:The symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease? Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How was your Hashimoto's thyroid disease treated? |
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