Hashimoto’s Disease Destroys Thyroid Hormone Cells, Raising Risks From Goiter to Pregnancy Complications
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Updated · indulgexpress · May 25
Hashimoto’s Disease Destroys Thyroid Hormone Cells, Raising Risks From Goiter to Pregnancy Complications
5 articles · Updated · indulgexpress · May 25
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the thyroid’s hormone-producing cells, a World Thyroid Day 2026 explainer said.
Common symptoms include constipation, depression, hair loss, enlarged tongue, excessive sleeping and muscle weakness, highlighting how the condition can affect both metabolism and daily functioning.
Key risk factors include genetic history, infection, stress and radiation, with middle-aged women, new mothers, people consuming high iodine levels and patients with autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis more susceptible.
Untreated cases can progress to goiter, heart problems, mental health issues, pregnancy complications and reproductive dysfunction, underscoring the importance of early detection.
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