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Hashimoto's causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. It also causes the thyroid gland to become underactive, or hypothyroid
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∙ 13y agoIt is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system fires an attack against your thyroid gland due to the presence of a toxin that cannot die.
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Is there a connection with the holocaust and hashimotos disease?
No.
Does radon gas cause Hashimotos disease?
No, this disease is an autoimmune disease.
What type of disease is hashimotos thyroiditis bacterial viral et cetera?
It is an autoimmune disease.
Can you get Hashimotos from a blood transfusion?
No
You have hashimotos disease and I am pregnant should you visit specialist spendocrinologist or general medicine doctor is ok I am teaking medicine about 3 years?
Yes, see your GP.
What all hashimotos does to the body and how you can lean to live with it?
This is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks and destroys the cells that produce your thyroid hormones. You have to take a one a day pill to replace these thyroid hormones, usually for the rest of your life. Good luck! :) Student Dr.
Is levothyroxine for inactive or over active thyroid?
i too am taking the same medication i have hashimotos thyroidtitus i am hypo thyroid
Can hyperuricemia lead to rheumatoid arthritis?
No, If you would like to have acloser look at the effects of Hashimoto's disease go to the link (Thyroid conditions - Hashimoto's disease) below.Having hashimotos disease doesnt lead to to rheumatoid arthritis however having one autoimmune disorder puts you at risk for others. So If you have hashimotos your more likely to get RA then someone who doesnt have hashimotos. (I have both)
Is it okay to both phentermine pills and Iron Pills?
Phentermine can cause symptoms of the thyroid condition hashimotos. It is okay however to combine phentermine and iron sulfate pills.
What if your TSH level is high?
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is the signal that the brain sends to the thyroid to tell the thryoid how much hormone to make. Markedly high levels are almost always due to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Mildly elevated levels are often normal.
Where is there a doctor in Calgary that will give armour thyroid treatment for hashimotos?
Dr. Bruce Hoffman in Calgary will prescribe Armour Thyroid for thyroid issues. He is a private doctor, though, so you will be paying out of pocket to see him, and not covered by Alberta Health.
What disease is Heart disease lung disease and diabetes considered?
Heart disease, lung disease and diabetes can all be considered organ diseases. Lung disease is a pulmonary disease, while heart disease is a cardiovascular disease. They are different.
