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What are some SIgns and Symptoms of Hashimoto's disease ?
What are some SIgns and Symptoms of Hashimoto's disease ?
Symptoms are harder to be detected and not feel harmful in the early stages (Samittarucksa, n.d.). It is possible that patients will experience different symptoms at different times as stated by Adrienne Dellwo.
However, an antibody test is possible to diagnose Hashimoto's disease early on with showing a positive result (Dellwo, 2023). According to Dr. Rattanapan Samittarucksa, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg) or/and antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (TPO antibodies), which an enzyme typically found in the thyroid gland and crucial in the production of thyroid hormones, may be detected through the blood test.
Figure 20 : Goiter
Source: (Ahluwalia hospital)
Figure 21 : Differences on normal thyroid and goiter
Source : Drjockers
Goiter - enlargement of the thyroid gland
Goiter - enlargement of the thyroid gland
Goiter frequently serves as the initial symptom of Hashimoto's disease.
It is painless and has an inflammatory etiology but not malignant.
A goiter may result in:
a visible bulge in the front of the neck
having the sensation that your throat feels obstructed
difficulties in swallowing, speaking or breathing
Thyroid -related symptoms
Thyroid -related symptoms
Hashimoto’s disease is a type of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid / produces too low of thyroid hormone).
They share similar symptoms typically involve:
Unexplained weight gain
Fatigue, Sleepiness, Puffiness of face
Highly sensitive and intolerant to cold
Constipation
Depression
Excessive or irregular menstrual periods
Infertility
Joint and muscle pain, cramps
Poor memory
Slow heart rate
Dry skin, Dry & thinning hair
Thick or brittle nails
Hoarseness of voice
Figure 22 : Symptoms of Hashimoto's disease or hypothyroidism
Source : Prescription Hope
Hashitoxicosis
Hashitoxicosis
a reaction to immune system's attack
(overactive thyroid)
Early-stage Hashimoto's disease could cause the thyroid gland in certain individuals to temporarily release an excessive amount of thyroid hormone into the bloodstream.
Among the symptoms are:
Anxiety
Unintended weight loss
Sweating
Highly sensitive and intolerant to heat
Rapid heart rate
Autoimmune diasease-related symptoms
Autoimmune diasease-related symptoms
Autoimmune symptoms are not typically persistent, but they occasionally flare up.
You might encounter the following specialized symptoms result from an overactive immune system which are:
Dizziness
Difficulty to focus / concentrate
Skin rashes
Low grade fever that may be sporadic
Digestive problems
It is crucial to be aware of its indications and symptoms in order to get an accurate diagnosis and the right care as soon as possible!
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