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What are the top reasons for getting hashimoto's thyroiditis?
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Autoimmune: If you have hashimoto's (and not just hypothyroidism), then it is caused by an antibody in your body attacking your thyroid gland. Overtime, the thyroid will be damaged and you get hypothyroidism. You can measure this antibody in your blood stream to make the diagnosis. As the thyroid is slowing down, you will need thyroid medication replacement.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Don't know: We don't really know why people get hashimoto's. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and is more common in women, as most auto-immune diseases are.
Answered 3/18/2016
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