Hashimoto's Disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to chronic inflammation and potentially causing a range of symptoms. Diagnosing Hashimoto's Disease can be a complex process, as its symptoms often overlap with those of other health issues.

Hashimoto's Disease can manifest in various ways, making it crucial to recognize the range of symptoms associated with the condition. 

Common symptoms include:

• Fatigue and lethargy

• Unexplained weight gain

• Sensitivity to cold temperatures

• Muscle weakness and joint pain

• Dry skin and brittle nails

• Constipation

• Mood swings and depression

• Irregular menstrual cycles

• Hair thinning and loss

• Swelling in the neck (due to an enlarged thyroid, known as a goiter)



You may have some, or all of these symptoms, however symptoms alone do not lend to a Hashimoto’s diagnosis.

It is crucial that a full thyroid panel be drawn to differentiate whether thyroid antibodies are present.  Elevated levels Anti-Tg and Anti-TPO antibodies indicate an autoimmune response against the thyroid gland.

Treatment and healing can look very different from hypothyroidism to Hashimoto’s, so once we know more, we can navigate properly.