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Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body including the thyroid. People who have one autoimmune disease usually have other autoimmune diseases in overlap. It is possible for lupus to affect the thyroid, but autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto's thyroiditis could be responsible.
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Is anti body jka connected to lupus?
The Jk antigen helps determine blood type. It is found on the membranes of the red blood cells and kidneys. It is not connected to lupus.
What are the risk factors for hypothyroidism?
A family history of thyroid problems or a personal history of high cholesterol levels or such autoimmune diseases as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes can make an individual more susceptible
What is extreme hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood called?
Hypothyroidism. (or congenital hypothyroidism)
What is the pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism?
pathophysiology of anemia in hypothyroidism
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.
What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
What is the result of hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine or a specific kind of salt.
On weekly average how much weight can you lose using a hypothyroidism diet?
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition and not a diet. Hypothyroidism prevents people from losing weight. Therefore on average people do not lose weight if they have hypothyroidism.
What microbe causes Lupus?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is not contagious.
Does hypothyroidism cause bloating?
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
Is lupus infectious?
is lupus infectious
Which percentage of children born to mothers with lupus will get lupus as well?
20 percent of people with lupus will have a parent or sibling who already has lupus or may develop lupus.
