Hashimoto's Disease (Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Hashimoto's disease also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition in which our immune system attacks the thyroid, and damages its function.

Symptoms-

A puffy face

Abnormal menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)

Brittle nails

Concentration problem

Constipation

Depression

Dry, pale skin

Enlargement of the tongue

Fatigue and sluggishness

Hair loss

High cholesterol level

Hoarse voice

Increased sensitivity to cold

Infertility

Joint pain and stiffness

Memory problem

Muscle aches

Muscle tenderness and stiffness

Muscle weakness

Thinning hair

Unexplained weight gain

Causes-
The exact cause is not clearly understood. A combination of heredity, sex, and age may be the determining factor for developing this disease.

Specialist to visit
Endocrinologist

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.niddk.nih.gov
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.thyroid.org
https://www.medicinenet.com