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What condition develops when the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland?
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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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.
What is the condition in which the immume system mistakenly attacks the thyroid?
When the immune system mistakenly attacks a normal part of the body, this is known as autoimmunity. Autoimmunity that causes hypOthyroidism (low thyroid) is called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This condition can also cause hypERthyroidism as well. There are specific antibodies in patients with Hashimoto's. Autoimmunity that causes hypERthyroidism is usually a condition known as Graves' Disease. There are specific antibodies in patients with Graves' Disease.
What is the treatment for diffuse thyroid disease?
Radioactive iodine is a treatment option used for those with hyperthyroidism and the thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' disease. Radioactive iodine treatment can also be used for those dealing with thyroid cancer. It is given orally, usually in a capsule form, and absorbed in the bloodstream. It then enters the thyroid gland and gradually destroys the thyroid cells, which will cause the thyroid to become hypothyroid.Related Article: Radioactive Iodine Treatment and Hyperthyroidism
Can Hashimoto's cause dry eyes?
If you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, you might experience dry eyes as well as other symptoms like dry skin or dry hair. Hashimoto's is a thyroid autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and causes it to not produce enough thyroid hormones.
What is the deficency of thyroid gland?
Hypothyroidism is the condition of insufficient thyroid hormones.
What autoimmune disease destroys thyroid tissue?
When the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease can develop. While both conditions are classified as thyroid autoimmune diseases, they have different symptoms and treatments.
What if you have a thyroid condition and your veins hurt?
no
Can you take mucinex with thyroid condition?
No, the active ingredients in Mucinex do not mix with thyroid medication.
Is goiter genetic?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.
What chemical is produced when you have a thyroid condition?
bananas
Can a person with a thyroid condition have a facial?
yes
What is levothyroxine for?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesnot produce enough thyroid hormone.
