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Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Medical Questions » Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
| Name: Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis |
| Also known as: |
| An inflammation of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. |
Causes of Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Inflammation occurs for no known reasons, but is possibly an autoimmune disease. May occur at any age, tends to run in families and is far more common in women. |
Symptoms of Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Patients have a gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) over many months or years. The gland becomes firm, but not tender or painful. Many patients have no other symptoms, and the gland enlargement may be barely noticeable, but in others the gland may gradually cease to function and the patient becomes tired, listless and has other symptoms of hypothyroidism. |
Tests for Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Diagnosis is made by blood tests. |
Treatment for Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Taking thyroid hormone tablets (thyroxine) on a daily basis indefinitely.
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Complications of Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis of its treatment
A rapidly progressive form of the disease is known. |
Likely Outcome of Hashimoto' s Thyroiditis
Long term outcome is usually very good with normal life expectancy. |
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