Symptoms and treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is a non-infectious autoimmune disease with unknown etiology. There are genetic factors and autoimmune factors interacting with each other. Some may be associated with pernicious anemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. More than 90% of the disease occurs in women. Clinically, there may be no symptoms, mainly painless diffuse thyroid enlargement. The disease has a long course, and most may develop gradually and show hypothyroidism. The diagnosis can be assisted by determination of anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. There is no specific treatment for this disease. When hypothyroidism occurs, actively treat hypothyroidism. Active treatment of hypothyroidism will not affect life. It is recommended to see a doctor and further diagnosis and treatment.