What’s Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an immune disorder that destroys the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. It affects about one in a thousand people, is more common in women, and can cause a wide range of symptoms. It is often misdiagnosed as depression or other psychological disorders. Treatment involves replacing thyroid hormone for life. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, […]

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