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Why some chropractors say " we can cure hasimato deseas" why most doctor says you can not cure hasimato deseas. it's confusing don't kn who to fallow?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Thyroid: Hashimoto's thyroiditis causes underactive thyroid function and is easily treated with appropriate doses of thyroid supplement. This condition cannot be treated by chiropractic manipulation.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Response to DCs: Chiropractors can sometimes help by providing proper alignment for appropriate thyroid and immune function, however it is usually not curative but helpful. They may also add nutritional support which is always a good idea.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Chiro no help here: Hashimoto's disease is a thyroid disorder. At first, it causes too much thyroid hormone to be made. Later, it can lead to an inadequate amount of thyroid hormone. It respond's well to medication. Although chiropractic manipulation may be useful in some cases of back pain, it is worthless in the treatment of Hashimoto's disease.

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Dr. Tania Dempsey answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Approach to disease: Chiropractors and many holistic practitioners look at the root causes of disease and try to change the course of the illness. They believe that the root cause can be changed. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that can be triggered by gluten intolerance, leaky gut, infections, stress, etc. If those issues are addressed, then Hashimoto's can be reversed.

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