Question 1

i had gastric sleeve in march 2020 is it possible to stretch out my pouch i am gaining sum weight back or could it be because my hashimotos thyroiditis? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You can gain weight with hypothyroidism or you stop following recommended diet after losing the excess weight or a combination of both.

Question 2

hashimotos thyroiditis, how do you treat?

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If thyroid: Hormone level normal, no tretment; if overactive meds or radioactive iodine to decrease production of hormone; occasionally surgery.

If underactive, give thyroid hormone.

Question 3

how do you diagnose hashimotos thyroiditis?

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Suspicion / lab test: Hashimoto's is often suspected by history or exam & confirmed by blood tests showing toxic auto-antibodies that have formed to the thyroid tissues.

Question 4

can hashimoto's thyroiditis  be cures?

Accepted Answer

No.: Treated not cured.  Very easy to treat.  This is an autoimmune disease of unknown cause.  Body makes antibodies against the thyroid and kills it.  Must generally take replacement hormone for life.

Question 5

what is this hashimoto's thyroiditis condition?

Accepted Answer

Antibody to thyroid: It is an autoimmune disorder - meaning, for reasons we don't fully understand, the body makes antibodies against the thyroid. This causes a low grade inflammation which over time can make the thyroid underactive. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of hashimoto's thyroiditis?

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None to severe: Depends on whether the gland is enlarged to cause compressive symptoms or underactive to cause hypothyroid symptoms.

Question 7

what is hashimoto thyroiditis?

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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 8

can hashimoto thyroiditis be hereditary?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the condition hashimoto thyroiditis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can i die from hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Worst case scenerio: if you do not take your replacement thyroid medication for a long time, you can actually go into a type of coma (myxedema coma). Patients with inadequately treated hypothyroidism can also have heart problems. Is it very important to be followed routinely and take your synthroid (thyroxine) on an empty stomach regularly.

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