Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease , in which the immune system attacks its own thyroid gland. The disease can progress with both increased gland function and normal or decreased.
Does it occur often?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is one of the most common thyroid diseases, with the age at which it is seen being between 30-50 years. The disease is much more common in women. It is due to viral infections, presence of stress, radiation, certain intake of medications and environmental pollution.
Symptoms for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
The disease can proceed with increased hormone secretion (hyperfunction), decreased hormone secretion (hypofunction) and normal secretion. Approximately 40% of patients have varying degrees of hypothyroidism, 5%-10% have hyperthyroidism and the remainder are euthyroid - preserved thyroid function.
- Symptoms in Hypothyroidism are: fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, slight weight gain, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, joint pain, slow pulse, swelling of the hands and ankles;
- Symptoms in Hyperthyroidism are: anxiety, palpitations, shortness of breath on physical exertion, sleep disturbance, hand tremor and muscle weakness;
- Symptoms in Euthyroidism - is quite often asymptomatic;
Risk factors for the development of Hashimoto's
Gender - women are several times more prone to the disease;
Age - the disease can occur at any stage of a person's life;
Family burden - there is a greater risk of developing the disease if there is a family member who has been diagnosed;
Other autoimmune diseases - rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes or lupus increase the risk of developing Hashimoto's disease;
Radiation - exposure to radiation also affects;
Complications
Goose - continually stimulating the thyroid gland to secrete hormones can cause it to enlarge - a condition known as goiter. It can affect appearance and interfere with normal swallowing;
Heart problems - this is because high levels of 'bad' cholesterol (low-density cholesterol) can occur in people with an underactive thyroid. If left untreated it can lead to heart enlargement and heart failure;
Mental health problems - depression may be present early in the disease and is likely to worsen as the disease progresses. It can lead to slowed mental functioning and reduced sexual desire;
If you observe the symptoms mentioned above, it is necessary to visit a doctor - an endocrinologist. He will appoint the necessary tests.
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Sources: synevo.bg
