Autoimmune thyroiditis
autoimmune thyroiditis (AW-toh-ih-MYOON thy-roy-DY-tis) is an autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland (a gland located beneath the larynx).
Causes[edit | edit source]
It is caused by the formation of antibodies that attack the thyroid gland and it usually causes hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone).
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, depression, and the inability to exercise. It is more common in females and can run in families.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called Hashimoto disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis.
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