Question 1

what is hashimoto thyroiditis?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: For reasons we don't fully understand, the body makes antibodies against the thyroid. This causes a very low grade inflammation which over time can disrupt thyroid function.

Question 2

can hashimoto thyroiditis be hereditary?

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Likely: There is generally thought to be a genetic hereditary component to Hashimoto's thyroiditis.  However, there are likely other causes to include a hormonal component, exposure to radiation, and iodine intake.

Question 3

what is the condition hashimoto thyroiditis?

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Autoimmune disease: Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which affects the thyroid gland and can cause either hypo- or hypethyroidism.

Question 4

i have hashimoto thyroiditis.i want to know if gluten has some interaction on this disease because i have seen many american articles about this?

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Explanation : So far no reliable scientific facts to connect Hashimoto thyroiditis with gluten - gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Something that may be confusing you that both condition have autoimmune component in their development. But NO relations between them.

Question 5

anyone familiar w/ hashimoto thyroiditis treatment?

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Most PCPs and endo: Most internists and endocrinologists are familiar with the disorder. It is an autoimmune disorder that often leads to an under active thyroid. It is the most common cause of low thyroid hormone levels. There is no treatment for hashimotos per se, but the thyroid hormone levels can be kept normal with medication.

Question 6

anyone know of a treatment for hashimoto thyroiditis?

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Meds.: It depends on the actual function of the thyroid gland. If you are euthyroid than no treatment is needed, if you are hypothyroid than you will be treated with thyroid hormones and if you are hyperthyroid than you will be treated with anti-thyroid drugs.

Question 7

can symptoms of hashimoto thyroiditis return even after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not really: the most common symptoms of hashimotos are hypothyroid symptoms. These are fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, depression, puffy skin...As long as you are on the right thyroid replacement dose (levothyroxine or synthroid) and you dont forget your pills then the symptoms should not be an issue.

Question 8

should surgery be doneof enlarged gland due to hashimoto thyroiditis?

Accepted Answer

Big thyroid: From your description, it appears that the underlying problem is Hashimotos, and you have already had ultrasound and biopsy of nodules. Therefore, no suspicion of cancer.  You should be on adequate thyroxine to keep TSH normal. In time, your thyroid will probably shrink some. The only reason for surgery is if the gland is so big that it interferes with breathing/swallowing.

Question 9

what can be cause of solitary nodule in hashimoto thyroiditis patient?

Accepted Answer

Hashimoto's nodule: Hashimotos thyroiditis involves inflammation of the thyroid. Often there can be patches of inflammation, and inflammation then leads to scarring (fibrosis).  This scarring creates the appearance of nodules.   The likelihood of cancer in these nodules is very low, and frequently these "nodules" do not require biopsy.

Question 10

is there a new medicine for auto-immune hashimoto thyroiditis or a permanent cure?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no cure for hashimotos, but the consequence (under active thyroid) is manageable.

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