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The difference between Hashimoto's disease and hyperthyroidism

Dr. Jesse King
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2025-05-15 04:24:03
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Hashimoto's disease and hyperthyroidism are different in etiology. For example, hyperthyroidism is mainly caused by excessive thyroid hormone secretion in the body. Hashimoto's disease is mainly an autoimmune disease. In addition, there are differences in clinical manifestations. Hyperthyroidism is mainly manifested as weakness of limbs and mental abnormalities, while Hashimoto's disease is mainly goiter.