What is Hashimoto’s disease?
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Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly makes antibodies that attack its own thyroid gland as if it were a foreign invader.
This can lead to gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland, known as a goiter, and other problems such as feeling cold all the time, feeling hungry all the time, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and losing weight with difficulty.
If left untreated, Hashimoto’s disease can significantly shorten life expectancy. Fortunately, treatment is effective if caught early enough.
What Are the Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease?
The most common symptom of Hashimoto’s disease is feeling cold all the time. This is due to the inability of the underactive thyroid gland to produce enough metabolic energy, which is responsible for regulating our body temperature.
If left untreated, Hashimoto’s disease can cause weight