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No lupus is a separate autoimmune disorder. When a patient has an autoimmune disease, the immune system cannot tell the difference between harmful substances and healthy ones. The result is an overactive immune response that attacks otherwise healthy cells and tissue. This leads to chronic inflammation.
Patients who have one autoimmune disorder may also have others, like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
What else can I help you with?
Does hypothyroidism cause bloating?
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
If your baby has hypothyroidism will he be mentally retarded?
Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.
How can hypothyroidism be caused by viruses and bacteria?
Infections that depress thyroid hormone production usually cause permanent hypothyroidism.
How can surgery cause hypothyroidism?
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
Does the over production of tsh cause hypothyroidism?
No. An overproduction of TSH would cause hyperthyroidism.
Does hypothyroidism cause you to gain weight?
Some patients report weight gain with subclinical hypothyroidism. Although the T4 is normal in subclinical hypothyroidism by definition, some patients report symptoms with only the elevated TSH.
What causes SLE?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. Specifically, it is thought that certain genes, environmental triggers (such as infections, UV light exposure, and certain medications), and hormonal imbalances may contribute to the development of SLE. Additionally, abnormalities in the immune system, such as the production of autoantibodies that target the body's own tissues, play a key role in causing the symptoms of SLE.
How does hypothyroidism cause microcytic anemia?
malabsorption of iron occur in hypothyroidism due to anorexia and infiltration of GIT mucosa by the myxeomatous substance , menorrhagia which occurs in females
How is SLE determined?
There are no definitive tests for diagnosing SLE.
Is SLE caused due to excess protein in the urine?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, organs, and cells. Protein in the urine (proteinuria) can occur in some individuals with SLE due to kidney involvement (lupus nephritis), but it is not the primary cause of the disease. Both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development of SLE.
How can medication cause hypothyroidism?
Nitroprusside, lithium, or iodides can induce hypothyroidism. Because patients who use these medications are closely monitored by their doctors, this side effect is very rare.
Can hypothyroidism cause goiter?
Yes, hypothyroidism can cause goiter. When the thyroid gland is underactive and not producing enough thyroid hormones, the body may respond by enlarging the gland in an attempt to compensate for the deficiency. This enlargement can lead to the formation of a goiter, which is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency is another common cause of goiter associated with hypothyroidism, as iodine is essential for hormone production.
