Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, also called Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It was named for the Japanese surgeon who discovered it in 1912 The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. The thyroid makes hormones called T3 and T4. These hormones regulate metabolism. The thyroid is controlled by hormones of the pituitary gland, which is also called the “master gland.” It is a pea-sized gland located in the

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where the body sees the thyroid tissue as an antigen, and therefore attacks the tissues which results in inflammation and eventual destruction of the thyroid gland (Burkhart, 2013). Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) is one of the first clinical symptoms that lead doctors to diagnose Hashimoto’s (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016). Other symptoms can include fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and joint pain, among other things

Michelle Henry Cheramie Trahan Biology 2402 November 27, 2016 Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis History of the Disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is considered an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid, first discovered in 1912, by a Japanese doctor, Hakaru Hashimoto. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis disease is currently considered a genetically predisposed disorder caused by both environmental and endogenous conditions. Genetically predisposed Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, occurs more often in Caucasians over other ethnicities. Environmental

taking this medication for thirty years. While always being adherent to taking her medication, she has never really understood what Hashimoto thyroiditis actually is, or why levothyroxine is the best choice of therapy for treating her hypothyroidism caused by the disease. She is also positive for hypertension, GERD, and insomnia. Response: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is characterized as a type of immune disorder and is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in America.1 The gradual failure of the thyroid is

Celeste Munoz Ms. Lawrenson ENG 1320.033 10/8/16 Hypothyroidism and Overall Health The thyroid gland, or more simply thyroid, is one of the largest endocrine glands in our body. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage. This gland is a vital important hormonal gland which is responsible for metabolism, growth and helping the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing hormones into the bloodstream. There are two types of dysfunctions

Hashimoto's disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland at the base of your neck below your laryngeal prominence(Adam's apple.) The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's need.(Mayo Clinic, November 17, 2016) According to www.womenshealth.gov one the reason of having Hashimoto include genes. Research is still be done to determine how genes are involved in having Hashimoto. Genes are one

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks and destroys cells of the thyroid gland and is the most common thyroid disorder in the United States for those over 6 years old. The main risk factors are having another autoimmune disorder or a relative with the disorder. The peak age of onset for women is between 30 and 50 years old, but for men is about 10-15 years late. Women are 10-15 times more likely than men to suffer from Hashimoto’s and it has no prevention and no

What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Autoimmune disorders occur when the body attacks healthy body tissues. Usually the immune system protects the body from infections and destroys bacteria, viruses and harmful foreign substances. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid and causes the thyroid not produce hormones like a normal functioning thyroid would . Hashimoto’s disease happens when the immune system starts to attack the thyroid gland by large numbers of lymphocytes

The subject of this interview is my own mother, who has Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. This is an autoimmune disorder resulting in hypothyroidism.1 According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include fatigue, increased cold sensitivity, constipation, pale/dry skin, a puffy face, a hoarse voice, weight gain, muscle weakness/aches/tenderness/stiffness, joint pain and stiffness, swelling in the knees, hands, and/or feet, excessive menorrhagia, and depression; a goiter is sometimes seen with this disease as well

Introduction to Hypothyroidism Revolution Overview The thyroid gland is responsible for creating the hormones which are located in front of the neck below the voice box. Condition in which thyroid gland is not able to produce sufficient thyroid hormones named thyroxin is called Hypothyroidism. Without thyroid hormones many functions of the body become slow. Tom Brimeyer is the creator of the Hypothyroidism Revolution. This program allows people to control or finish the problem of hypothyroidism by